Birmingham Museums Trust
Also known as: Birmingham Museums Ltd
To provide access to museums for audiences and participants within Birmingham and the West Midlands region and beyond, through the operation of museums with exhibitions, education, engagement and participation activities.
Activities & Mission
To provide access to museums for audiences and participants within Birmingham and the West Midlands region and beyond, through the operation of museums with exhibitions, education, engagement and participation activities.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 67% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample: 54). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £12,643,248 | £11,945,035 | £10,584,004 | £6,204,537 | £3,954,008 | 161 / 175 |
| 2024 | £13,484,996 | £11,791,242 | £10,641,711 | £5,926,324 | £3,954,008 | 150 / 68 |
| 2023 | £11,315,090 | £12,817,106 | £11,337,309 | £4,539,571 | £1,654,000 | 131 / 222 |
| 2022 | £12,291,330 | £12,199,864 | £11,448,907 | £5,015,587 | £2,300,000 | 147 / 180 |
| 2021 | £10,460,631 | £11,198,799 | £10,452,546 | £1,386,121 | £1,386,121 | 180 / 346 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Museums Trust
What does Birmingham Museums Trust do?
To provide access to museums for audiences and participants within Birmingham and the West Midlands region and beyond, through the operation of museums with exhibitions, education, engagement and participation activities.
How much income did Birmingham Museums Trust report in 2025?
Birmingham Museums Trust reported total income of £12.64m and reported expenditure of £11.95m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Birmingham Museums Trust?
Birmingham Museums Trust has a program ratio of 83.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Heritage charities with income over £10M (sample of 54 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Birmingham Museums Trust registered as a charity?
Birmingham Museums Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 April 2012 as charity number 1147014. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Birmingham Museums Trust?
Birmingham Museums Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Birmingham Museums Trust operate?
Birmingham Museums Trust operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Birmingham Museums Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Birmingham Museums Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147014.
Details
Museum & Art Gallery
Chamberlain Square
BIRMINGHAM
B3 3DH
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated