Carisbrooke Castle Museum

The CIO exists to promote the education of the public in the history of Carisbrooke Castle and the Isle of Wight by the provision of a museum for the maintenance and public exhibition of a collection of objects, artefacts, specimens, books and documents and pictures and the extension, enhancement, conservation and maintenance of the collection.

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Activities & Mission

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

Isle Of Wight

Financial Information

Latest Income

£82,262

Latest Expenditure

£90,628

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 110.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 110.2%

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 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 these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Friends of Carisbrooke Castle Museum (organisation 268944)
Asset transfer in in 2022 — Carisbrooke Castle Museum (organisation 310002)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£82,262	£90,628	0 / 44
2024	£93,356	£116,927	0 / 50
2023	£90,102	£85,202	0 / 50
2022	£0	£0	0 / 0
2021	£0	£0	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Carisbrooke Castle Museum

What does Carisbrooke Castle Museum do?

How much income did Carisbrooke Castle Museum report in 2025?

Carisbrooke Castle Museum reported total income of £82k and reported expenditure of £91k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Carisbrooke Castle Museum registered as a charity?

Carisbrooke Castle Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 2020 as charity number 1188568. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Carisbrooke Castle Museum?

Carisbrooke Castle Museum is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is carol Alstrom. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Carisbrooke Castle Museum operate?

Carisbrooke Castle Museum operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Carisbrooke Castle Museum a registered charity?

Yes — Carisbrooke Castle Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188568.