Bexhill Museum

Also known as: Bexhill Museum Limited, The Society of Bexhill Museums Limited

The object of the charity is to provide a museum in order to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public for their benefit particularly by the presentation of exhibitions, lectures and other means of study relating to local history, natural history, archaeology, history of costume, technology, engineering, the arts, ethnography, geology and social history.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

East Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£321,752

Latest Expenditure

£167,320

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 52.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 52.0%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Arts Society Rother Valley (organisation 280287)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£321,752	£167,320	0 / 47
2024	£110,658	£119,519	0 / 60
2023	£126,539	£122,443	0 / 60
2022	£136,751	£140,301	0 / 100
2021	£123,709	£108,761	0 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bexhill Museum

What does Bexhill Museum do?

How much income did Bexhill Museum report in 2025?

Bexhill Museum reported total income of £322k and reported expenditure of £167k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bexhill Museum registered as a charity?

Bexhill Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 2004 as charity number 1102638. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Bexhill Museum?

Bexhill Museum is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bexhill Museum operate?

Bexhill Museum operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bexhill Museum a registered charity?

Yes — Bexhill Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102638.