Friends Of The Norwich Museums
The Friends of Norwich Museums has been set up to help & support the Norwich Museums to aquire, via gifting or purchasing for their collections objects of intrinsic historic & artisitc value, and thus improve the display of such exhibits the charity arranges various fund raising & encourages donations in order to be able to provide for grants & purchases of such items.
Activities & Mission
The Friends of Norwich Museums has been set up to help & support the Norwich Museums to aquire, via gifting or purchasing for their collections objects of intrinsic historic & artisitc value, and thus improve the display of such exhibits the charity arranges various fund raising & encourages donations in order to be able to provide for grants & purchases of such items.
Grants
Friends Of The Norwich Museums is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £20,950
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- arts, culture, heritage, or science
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 | £28,499 | £20,950 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £23,705 | £24,898 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £21,676 | £30,463 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £47,255 | £19,337 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2021 | £28,345 | £39,895 | 0 / 50 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Norwich Museums
What does Friends Of The Norwich Museums do?
The Friends of Norwich Museums has been set up to help & support the Norwich Museums to aquire, via gifting or purchasing for their collections objects of intrinsic historic & artisitc value, and thus improve the display of such exhibits the charity arranges various fund raising & encourages donations in order to be able to provide for grants & purchases of such items.
How much income did Friends Of The Norwich Museums report in 2025?
Friends Of The Norwich Museums reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £21k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of The Norwich Museums registered as a charity?
Friends Of The Norwich Museums was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 October 1962 as charity number 311114. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Friends Of The Norwich Museums?
Friends Of The Norwich Museums is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of The Norwich Museums operate?
Friends Of The Norwich Museums operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of The Norwich Museums a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of The Norwich Museums is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 311114.
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- 9 November 2026
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