Eureka The National Children's Museum
Also known as: The Children's Museum
To promote, maintain and advance public education by the promotion, establishment and maintenance of a museum or museums for children. It operates as a children's museum providing interactive educational exhibits and programmed workshops designed to increase child awareness, curiosity, understanding and enjoyment of the world in which we live.
Activities & Mission
To promote, maintain and advance public education by the promotion, establishment and maintenance of a museum or museums for children. It operates as a children's museum providing interactive educational exhibits and programmed workshops designed to increase child awareness, curiosity, understanding and enjoyment of the world in which we live.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 86% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 959). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £5,201,823 | £6,858,806 | £5,698,448 | £13,268,579 | £556,597 | 157 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,149,842 | £6,820,981 | £5,317,834 | £14,885,992 | £411,579 | 165 / 10 |
| 2023 | £5,352,688 | £6,497,735 | £5,263,547 | £16,499,145 | £990,908 | 150 / 20 |
| 2022 | £7,852,854 | £3,867,527 | £3,162,211 | £17,542,099 | £990,906 | 100 / 0 |
| 2021 | £8,804,515 | £2,565,308 | £2,164,979 | £13,364,848 | £655,657 | 71 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Eureka The National Children's Museum
What does Eureka The National Children's Museum do?
To promote, maintain and advance public education by the promotion, establishment and maintenance of a museum or museums for children. It operates as a children's museum providing interactive educational exhibits and programmed workshops designed to increase child awareness, curiosity, understanding and enjoyment of the world in which we live.
How much income did Eureka The National Children's Museum report in 2025?
Eureka The National Children's Museum reported total income of £5.20m and reported expenditure of £6.86m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Eureka The National Children's Museum?
Eureka The National Children's Museum has a program ratio of 109.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 959 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Eureka The National Children's Museum registered as a charity?
Eureka The National Children's Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 October 1985 as charity number 292758. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Eureka The National Children's Museum?
Eureka The National Children's Museum is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Eureka The National Children's Museum operate?
Eureka The National Children's Museum operates across 2 areas: Calderdale and Wirral.
Is Eureka The National Children's Museum a registered charity?
Yes — Eureka The National Children's Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292758.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Children's Museum
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated