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Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum

The objects of the charity are to provide financial assistance to the charity registered as the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Limited to secure the preservation, restoration, improvement, enhancement and maintenance of features of historic and industrial importance.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the charity are to provide financial assistance to the charity registered as the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Limited to secure the preservation, restoration, improvement, enhancement and maintenance of features of historic and industrial importance.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£40,089
Latest Expenditure
£41,482

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 103.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 103.5%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£40,089
£41,4820 / 15
2023
£36,576
£39,6490 / 15
2022
£33,390
£25,4280 / 40
2021
£34,098
£76,6730 / 50
2020
£62,816
£26,5160 / 55

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum

What does Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum do?

The objects of the charity are to provide financial assistance to the charity registered as the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Limited to secure the preservation, restoration, improvement, enhancement and maintenance of features of historic and industrial importance.

How much income did Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum report in 2024?

Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum reported total income of £40k and reported expenditure of £41k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum registered as a charity?

Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 1987 as charity number 518657. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum?

Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum operate?

Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum operates across 2 areas: Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

Is Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 518657.

Details

Address
IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUM TRUST
COACH ROAD
COALBROOKDALE
TELFORD
TF8 7DQ
Registration Date
31 March 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
518657
Charity Number
518657

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Trustees

DAVID GLYN BOWEN
GERALDINE KING
Jennifer Edwards
John Mitchell Freeman
Martin James
MR JIM CLARKE
MR STEVE EVANS
Rachel Waterson
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Raymond Farlow
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Sir Neil Cossons
Susan Tarr
WENDY WATERSON

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