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.
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.
Grants
Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £11,323
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 | £11,056 | £11,323 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £13,674 | £17,286 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £10,333 | £16,199 | 0 / 10 |
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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 2025?
Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2025, 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 9 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.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Friends of Lyme Regis Museum
- Friends of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum
- Friends of Lyme Regis Museum
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated