Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives
Also known as: Friends of Bristol's Museums Galleries and Archives, The Bristol Magpies
The education of the public by promoting, supporting, assisting and improving Bristol's Museums, Galleries & Archives through the activity of a group of supporters.
Activities & Mission
The education of the public by promoting, supporting, assisting and improving Bristol's Museums, Galleries & Archives through the activity of a group of supporters.
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
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 2019 — The Association of the Friends of the Bristol Art Gallery (organisation 275551)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £165,207 | £80,473 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2024 | £249,298 | £81,229 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2023 | £47,710 | £86,388 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £91,793 | £44,873 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2021 | £73,977 | £68,705 | 0 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives
What does Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives do?
The education of the public by promoting, supporting, assisting and improving Bristol's Museums, Galleries & Archives through the activity of a group of supporters.
How much income did Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives report in 2025?
Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives reported total income of £165k and reported expenditure of £80k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives registered as a charity?
Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1978 as charity number 276777. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives?
Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUE THURLOW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives operate?
Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276777.
Details
CITY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
QUEENS ROAD
CLIFTON
BRISTOL
BS8 1RL
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Also Known As
- Friends of Bristol's Museums Galleries and Archives
- The Bristol Magpies
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated