Burwell Museum Trust
Also known as: Burwell Museum Trust Limited, Burwell Museum
Running Burwell Museum of Fen Edge Village Life (including public open days)
Activities & Mission
Running Burwell Museum of Fen Edge Village Life (including public open days)
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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £29,430 | £22,637 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £18,192 | £43,155 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £64,935 | £47,285 | 0 / 21 | |||
| 2021 | £23,205 | £50,561 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2020 | £84,874 | £30,434 | 0 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Burwell Museum Trust
What does Burwell Museum Trust do?
Running Burwell Museum of Fen Edge Village Life (including public open days)
How much income did Burwell Museum Trust report in 2024?
Burwell Museum Trust reported total income of £29k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Burwell Museum Trust registered as a charity?
Burwell Museum Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 November 1984 as charity number 290431. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Burwell Museum Trust?
Burwell Museum Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Jane Ganiford. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Burwell Museum Trust operate?
Burwell Museum Trust operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Burwell Museum Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Burwell Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290431.
Details
Mill Close
Burwell
CAMBRIDGE
CB25 0HL
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Burwell Museum Trust Limited
- Burwell Museum
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated