Bristol Museums Development Trust
To raise funds for Bristol Museums' and Bristol Archives' collections, historic buildings, learning and community activities, exhibitions, events and allied activities in order to conserve the collections and make them widely accessible.
Activities & Mission
To raise funds for Bristol Museums' and Bristol Archives' collections, historic buildings, learning and community activities, exhibitions, events and allied activities in order to conserve the collections and make them widely accessible.
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 36% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 2020 — The Bristol Bomford Bequest Trust (organisation 281555)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £275,550 | £304,391 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £365,623 | £82,209 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £273,289 | £207,876 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £500,928 | £326,459 | £311,333 | £516,461 | £256,580 | 0 / 2 |
| 2021 | £128,404 | £191,246 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Museums Development Trust
What does Bristol Museums Development Trust do?
To raise funds for Bristol Museums' and Bristol Archives' collections, historic buildings, learning and community activities, exhibitions, events and allied activities in order to conserve the collections and make them widely accessible.
How much income did Bristol Museums Development Trust report in 2025?
Bristol Museums Development Trust reported total income of £276k and reported expenditure of £304k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bristol Museums Development Trust?
Bristol Museums Development Trust has a program ratio of 62.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bristol Museums Development Trust registered as a charity?
Bristol Museums Development Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 2010 as charity number 1137777. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Bristol Museums Development Trust?
Bristol Museums Development Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bristol Museums Development Trust operate?
Bristol Museums Development Trust operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bristol Museums Development Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Bristol Museums Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137777.
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