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.
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
Higher than 80% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% 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
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £3,582,673 | £3,572,015 | £2,702,591 | £7,090,479 | £297,675 | 131 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
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 2024?
Eureka The National Children's Museum reported total income of £5.15m and reported expenditure of £6.82m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 103.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 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 7 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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- 14 May 2026
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