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Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust

Provision of a museum celebrating Great Ayton as the childhood home of Captain James Cook. The museum includes a schoolroom typical of the one that James Cook would attend for his education.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of a museum celebrating Great Ayton as the childhood home of Captain James Cook. The museum includes a schoolroom typical of the one that James Cook would attend for his education.

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

North Yorkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,566
Latest Expenditure
£11,121

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 105.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 105.3%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£10,566
£11,1210 / 20
2023
£11,122
£13,7450 / 22
2022
£11,535
£10,5820 / 22
2021
£6,698
£8,2640 / 20
2020
£15,204
£10,2850 / 22

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Frequently asked questions about Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust

What does Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust do?

Provision of a museum celebrating Great Ayton as the childhood home of Captain James Cook. The museum includes a schoolroom typical of the one that James Cook would attend for his education.

How much income did Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust report in 2024?

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust registered as a charity?

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 2016 as charity number 1165786. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust?

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is FRANCES GREENWELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust operate?

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165786.

Details

Address
51 NEWTON ROAD
GREAT AYTON
MIDDLESBROUGH
TS9 6DT
Registration Date
26 February 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5075902
Charity Number
1165786

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Trustees

FRANCES GREENWELL Chair
ELIZABETH JOAN SCOVELL
Also governs 1 other charity
Gail McCracken
GARY READMAN
HEATHER MOORHOUSE
Also governs 1 other charity
JOHN ERNEST FLETCHER
Also governs 1 other charity
Katherine Eaton
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter Walker
Ronald Derek Kirk

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