Dean Heritage Museum Trust
Also known as: Dean Heritage Centre
The museum of the Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire.
Activities & Mission
The museum of the Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £602,613 | £469,644 | £390,132 | £848,023 | £450,980 | 29 / 25 |
| 2023 | £555,758 | £443,548 | £372,405 | £715,054 | £338,709 | 30 / 25 |
| 2022 | £554,835 | £373,740 | £315,630 | £602,844 | £249,349 | 22 / 25 |
| 2021 | £355,921 | £254,993 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2020 | £225,369 | £219,809 | 0 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dean Heritage Museum Trust
What does Dean Heritage Museum Trust do?
The museum of the Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire.
How much income did Dean Heritage Museum Trust report in 2024?
Dean Heritage Museum Trust reported total income of £603k and reported expenditure of £470k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dean Heritage Museum Trust?
Dean Heritage Museum Trust has a program ratio of 64.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dean Heritage Museum Trust registered as a charity?
Dean Heritage Museum Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 1988 as charity number 298647. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Dean Heritage Museum Trust?
Dean Heritage Museum Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Iain Baird. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dean Heritage Museum Trust operate?
Dean Heritage Museum Trust operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Dean Heritage Museum Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Dean Heritage Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298647.
Details
Soudley
CINDERFORD
Gloucestershire
GL14 2UB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Dean Heritage Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated