Colchester Museums Development Foundation
Also known as: Cmdf
Colchester Museums Development Foundation supports Colchester Museums to inspire and enrich the local community, through the preservation, exploration, and sharing of the town's heritage. The Foundation raises funds through donations, memberships and grants to support access, inclusion, community collaboration, and engagement with collections across Colchester Museums.
Activities & Mission
Colchester Museums Development Foundation supports Colchester Museums to inspire and enrich the local community, through the preservation, exploration, and sharing of the town's heritage. The Foundation raises funds through donations, memberships and grants to support access, inclusion, community collaboration, and engagement with collections across Colchester Museums.
Grants
Colchester Museums Development Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2026)
- £23,081
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £21,564 | £23,081 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £15,523 | £10,394 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £29,347 | £26,481 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £18,716 | £7,700 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £12,917 | £2,599 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Colchester Museums Development Foundation
What does Colchester Museums Development Foundation do?
Colchester Museums Development Foundation supports Colchester Museums to inspire and enrich the local community, through the preservation, exploration, and sharing of the town's heritage. The Foundation raises funds through donations, memberships and grants to support access, inclusion, community collaboration, and engagement with collections across Colchester Museums.
How much income did Colchester Museums Development Foundation report in 2026?
Colchester Museums Development Foundation reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Colchester Museums Development Foundation registered as a charity?
Colchester Museums Development Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 October 2020 as charity number 1192018. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Colchester Museums Development Foundation?
Colchester Museums Development Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sophie Penelope Weaver. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Colchester Museums Development Foundation operate?
Colchester Museums Development Foundation operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Colchester Museums Development Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Colchester Museums Development Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192018.
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Trustees
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Also Known As
- Cmdf
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated