Carpet Museum Trust

Also known as: Museum of Carpet

THE MUSEUM OF CARPET EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE HERITAGE AND HISTORY OF THE 300-YEAR OLD CARPET MAKING INDUSTRY IN KIDDERMINSTER THAT BECAME THE CENTRE OF THE TRADE IN CARPETS.

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Activities & Mission

THE MUSEUM OF CARPET EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE HERITAGE AND HISTORY OF THE 300-YEAR OLD CARPET MAKING INDUSTRY IN KIDDERMINSTER THAT BECAME THE CENTRE OF THE TRADE IN CARPETS.

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£90,897

Latest Expenditure

£106,933

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 117.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 117.6%

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£90,897	£106,933	0 / 27
2023	£85,359	£88,703	0 / 40
2022	£101,248	£100,284	0 / 40
2021	£120,810	£109,131	0 / 25
2020	£108,017	£86,831	0 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Carpet Museum Trust

What does Carpet Museum Trust do?

THE MUSEUM OF CARPET EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE HERITAGE AND HISTORY OF THE 300-YEAR OLD CARPET MAKING INDUSTRY IN KIDDERMINSTER THAT BECAME THE CENTRE OF THE TRADE IN CARPETS.

How much income did Carpet Museum Trust report in 2024?

Carpet Museum Trust reported total income of £91k and reported expenditure of £107k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Carpet Museum Trust registered as a charity?

Carpet Museum Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 2015 as charity number 1163401. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Carpet Museum Trust?

Carpet Museum Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Geoffrey Gilbert. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Carpet Museum Trust operate?

Carpet Museum Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Carpet Museum Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Carpet Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163401.