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Dyson Perrins Museum Trust

Also known as: Museum of Royal Worcester

We look after and display the largest collection of Worcester porcelain in the world, and its unique archive, in the place where it was made. We engage locally and globally with people of all ages and backgrounds through sharing stories and experiences of Worcester porcelain. We connect communities with this shared interest and increase the sum of knowledge of Worcester's porcelain heritage.

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Activities & Mission

We look after and display the largest collection of Worcester porcelain in the world, and its unique archive, in the place where it was made. We engage locally and globally with people of all ages and backgrounds through sharing stories and experiences of Worcester porcelain. We connect communities with this shared interest and increase the sum of knowledge of Worcester's porcelain heritage.

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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

Latest Income
£559,922
Latest Expenditure
£368,137

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £451,760
Charitable Activities £98,922
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,726
Other Income £7,514

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £338,536
Raising Funds £29,601
Governance £5,904
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2025 — Dyson Perrins Museum Trust (organisation 223753)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£559,922
£368,137£338,536£542,940£127,21916 / 26
2024
£298,249
£364,2330 / 23
2023
£0
£00 / 0
2022
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dyson Perrins Museum Trust

What does Dyson Perrins Museum Trust do?

We look after and display the largest collection of Worcester porcelain in the world, and its unique archive, in the place where it was made. We engage locally and globally with people of all ages and backgrounds through sharing stories and experiences of Worcester porcelain. We connect communities with this shared interest and increase the sum of knowledge of Worcester's porcelain heritage.

How much income did Dyson Perrins Museum Trust report in 2025?

Dyson Perrins Museum Trust reported total income of £560k and reported expenditure of £368k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dyson Perrins Museum Trust registered as a charity?

Dyson Perrins Museum Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 2022 as charity number 1198566. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Dyson Perrins Museum Trust?

Dyson Perrins Museum Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Serrell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dyson Perrins Museum Trust operate?

Dyson Perrins Museum Trust operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dyson Perrins Museum Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Dyson Perrins Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198566.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
8 April 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5187945
Charity Number
1198566

Trustees

Philip Serrell Chair
Deborah Jagla
Also governs 1 other charity
John Sandon
Lloyd Griffiths
Maynard Burton
Paul Crane
Thomas Chapman
Tor Pingree
Tricia Cavell-Hill

Also Known As

  • Museum of Royal Worcester

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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