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Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum

Also known as: Friends of Lyme Regis Museum

Provides a support base for the Lyme Regis Philpot Museum. Specifically it provides critical financial support;volunteers to man the front desk of the museum (entry fees, shop sales and general advice);upkeep and cleaning tasks. Provides a programme of lectures and other educational activities, open to all. The Museum is an important, independent, educational facility for the region.

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Activities & Mission

Provides a support base for the Lyme Regis Philpot Museum. Specifically it provides critical financial support;volunteers to man the front desk of the museum (entry fees, shop sales and general advice);upkeep and cleaning tasks. Provides a programme of lectures and other educational activities, open to all. The Museum is an important, independent, educational facility for the region.

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

Latest Income
£9,940
Latest Expenditure
£18,799

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 189.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 189.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£13,674
£17,2860 / 20
2022
£10,333
£16,1990 / 10
2020
£10,317
£13,3750 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum

What does Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum do?

Provides a support base for the Lyme Regis Philpot Museum. Specifically it provides critical financial support;volunteers to man the front desk of the museum (entry fees, shop sales and general advice);upkeep and cleaning tasks. Provides a programme of lectures and other educational activities, open to all. The Museum is an important, independent, educational facility for the region.

How much income did Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum report in 2023?

Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum registered as a charity?

Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 1979 as charity number 278774. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum?

Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is DR DAVID ALEXANDER COX. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum operate?

Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum operates across 2 areas: Devon and Dorset.

Is Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278774.

Details

Address
Launchycroft House
Launchycroft
LYME REGIS
DT7 3NF
Registration Date
17 December 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
278774
Charity Number
278774

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Trustees

DR DAVID ALEXANDER COX Chair
ALISON MITCHELL
Alison Wendy Hawkes
Angela Main
Deborah Anne Hodd
Also governs 1 other charity
Helen Washington
Janet Munro
Martin Neil Wells
Sue Redwood-Davies
Valerie Jean Doney
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Friends of Lyme Regis Museum
  • Friends of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum
  • Friends of Lyme Regis Museum

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14 May 2026
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