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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.

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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

Latest Income
£12,643,248
Latest Expenditure
£11,945,035

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 88.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £113,040
Charitable Activities £11,135,632
Other Trading £1,354,435
Investments £16,868
Other Income £23,273

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,584,004
Raising Funds £170,036
Governance £35,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,190,995

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£12,643,248
£11,945,035£10,584,004£6,204,537£3,954,008161 / 175
2024
£13,484,996
£11,791,242£10,641,711£5,926,324£3,954,008150 / 68
2023
£11,315,090
£12,817,106£11,337,309£4,539,571£1,654,000131 / 222
2022
£12,291,330
£12,199,864£11,448,907£5,015,587£2,300,000147 / 180
2021
£10,460,631
£11,198,799£10,452,546£1,386,121£1,386,121180 / 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.

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 6 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

Address
Birmingham Museum Trust
Museum & Art Gallery
Chamberlain Square
BIRMINGHAM
B3 3DH
Registration Date
25 April 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5025488
Charity Number
1147014

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Trustees

Anthony Simpson
Deborah Spence
Dr Louise Brooke-Smith
Jane Richardson
Robert James Cambray Alden
Stephen Hughes

Also Known As

  • Birmingham Museums Ltd

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30 July 2026
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