cowper memorial museum
Activities & Mission
The museum commemorates the poet William Cowper, who lived in the house from 1768 to 1786, and his friend the preacher, hymnwriter and slave trade abolitionist John Newton (author of 'Amazing Grace'). It holds an important collection of lace and items relating to the archaeology and history of Olney and its surrounding villages. The historic gardens include Cowper's original summer house/study.
Fundraising
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Latest Income
£117,113
Latest Expenditure
£120,520
Financial Efficiency
Overall Efficiency 102.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 102.9%
Expenditure as % of income
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £117,113 | £120,520 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2024 | £172,144 | £223,016 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2023 | £184,867 | £138,223 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2022 | £73,720 | £53,835 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2021 | £83,796 | £59,063 | 0 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
10 GRAVEL WALK
EMBERTON
OLNEY
MK46 5JA
EMBERTON
OLNEY
MK46 5JA
Website
cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.ukRegistration Date
3 July 1962
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
310521
Charity Number
310521
Trustees
KATE BOSTOCK
TOM JONES
AMANDA MOLCHER
GEOFFREY SWINDELLS
Pamela Daley
Trevor Aldred
Malcolm John Jones
David George Purvis
Elaine Vera Merchant
Liam George Good
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- COWPER AND NEWTON MUSEUM - HOME OF OLNEYS HERITAGE