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colchester museums development foundation

The charity supports the general public. Colchester Museums Development Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Colchester and operates in Essex.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,523
Latest Expenditure
£10,394

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 67.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 67.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025£15,523£10,3940 / 0
2024£29,347£26,4810 / 0
2023£18,716£7,7000 / 0
2022£12,917£2,5990 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers