Activities & Mission
Museum services
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 69% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,201,865 | £4,897,747 | £3,935,018 | £17,034,390 | £983,509 | 145 / 175 |
| 2024 | £3,285,015 | £4,770,900 | £3,897,544 | £17,819,340 | £976,320 | 124 / 197 |
| 2023 | £2,909,185 | £4,451,928 | £3,624,305 | £19,102,735 | £1,635,039 | 132 / 67 |
| 2022 | £7,107,573 | £6,698,977 | £6,258,300 | £20,813,475 | £2,030,509 | 103 / 68 |
| 2021 | £7,151,039 | £1,951,511 | £2,041,968 | 71 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Derby Museums
What does Derby Museums do?
Museum services
How much income did Derby Museums report in 2025?
Derby Museums reported total income of £4.20m and reported expenditure of £4.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Derby Museums?
Derby Museums has a program ratio of 93.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Derby Museums registered as a charity?
Derby Museums was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 2012 as charity number 1149710. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Derby Museums?
Derby Museums is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Derby Museums operate?
Derby Museums operates in Derby City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Derby Museums a registered charity?
Yes — Derby Museums is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149710.
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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