Earls Colne Heritage Museum
Earls Colne Heritage Museum operates and manages a local history museum at the Old Water Tower, 1 Reuben Walk, Earls Colne, Colchester CO6 2SZ. It is an entirely volunteer led charity and opens at weekends and on Wednesdays in summer ( see website for details).
Activities & Mission
Earls Colne Heritage Museum operates and manages a local history museum at the Old Water Tower, 1 Reuben Walk, Earls Colne, Colchester CO6 2SZ. It is an entirely volunteer led charity and opens at weekends and on Wednesdays in summer ( see website for details).
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £21,460 | £20,490 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £17,310 | £9,930 | 0 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Earls Colne Heritage Museum
What does Earls Colne Heritage Museum do?
Earls Colne Heritage Museum operates and manages a local history museum at the Old Water Tower, 1 Reuben Walk, Earls Colne, Colchester CO6 2SZ. It is an entirely volunteer led charity and opens at weekends and on Wednesdays in summer ( see website for details).
How much income did Earls Colne Heritage Museum report in 2025?
Earls Colne Heritage Museum reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £20k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Earls Colne Heritage Museum registered as a charity?
Earls Colne Heritage Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 April 2024 as charity number 1207912. It has been registered for 2 years.
Who runs Earls Colne Heritage Museum?
Earls Colne Heritage Museum is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gordon Brown. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Earls Colne Heritage Museum operate?
Earls Colne Heritage Museum operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Earls Colne Heritage Museum a registered charity?
Yes — Earls Colne Heritage Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207912.
Details
1 Reuben Walk
Earls Colne
Colchester
CO6 2SZ
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