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Colne Valley Museum

Four 19th Century weavers' cottages forming a 'living history' museum providing education for children and the wider public of life in the domestic wool textile industry in the valleys of West Yorkshire. Live demonstrations and events; a changing programme of exhibitions on site; school visits; active outreach programme through covering West Yorkshire.

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Activities & Mission

Four 19th Century weavers' cottages forming a 'living history' museum providing education for children and the wider public of life in the domestic wool textile industry in the valleys of West Yorkshire. Live demonstrations and events; a changing programme of exhibitions on site; school visits; active outreach programme through covering West Yorkshire.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£38,754
Latest Expenditure
£34,375

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 88.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 88.7%
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
£38,754
£34,3750 / 60
2023
£27,092
£31,4060 / 40
2022
£31,631
£36,4500 / 50
2021
£23,115
£47,5200 / 50
2020
£45,736
£68,3630 / 75

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Colne Valley Museum

What does Colne Valley Museum do?

Four 19th Century weavers' cottages forming a 'living history' museum providing education for children and the wider public of life in the domestic wool textile industry in the valleys of West Yorkshire. Live demonstrations and events; a changing programme of exhibitions on site; school visits; active outreach programme through covering West Yorkshire.

How much income did Colne Valley Museum report in 2024?

Colne Valley Museum reported total income of £39k and reported expenditure of £34k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Colne Valley Museum registered as a charity?

Colne Valley Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 July 2018 as charity number 1179231. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Colne Valley Museum?

Colne Valley Museum is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Kenneth Ager. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Colne Valley Museum operate?

Colne Valley Museum operates across 5 areas, including Bradford City, Calderdale, City Of Wakefield and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Colne Valley Museum a registered charity?

Yes — Colne Valley Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179231.

Details

Address
COLNE VALLEY MUSEUM
CLIFFE ASH
GOLCAR
HUDDERSFIELD
HD7 4PY
Registration Date
17 July 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5119983
Charity Number
1179231

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Trustees

Mark Kenneth Ager Chair
EDWARD ROGER FIELDING
Also governs 1 other charity
Jane Bickerton
Lee Whitworth
Melanie Williams
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen David Whitwam
Thomas Paul Johnson

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30 July 2026
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