Gilbert White & The Oates Collections
Also known as: Gilbert White & the Oates Collections Limited
Museum and Field Study Centre operating as a charity organisation
Activities & Mission
Museum and Field Study Centre operating as a charity organisation
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
Higher than 71% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £551,015 | £522,227 | £522,227 | £1,904,794 | £1,822,481 | 18 / 90 |
| 2024 | £546,064 | £689,731 | £635,864 | £1,876,007 | £1,854,465 | 33 / 100 |
| 2023 | £532,433 | £692,907 | £680,434 | £2,019,674 | £201,964 | 35 / 100 |
| 2022 | £517,459 | £636,812 | £636,812 | £2,180,148 | £2,175,181 | 31 / 100 |
| 2021 | £670,564 | £585,517 | £585,517 | £2,299,501 | £180,000 | 28 / 95 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert White & The Oates Collections
What does Gilbert White & The Oates Collections do?
Museum and Field Study Centre operating as a charity organisation
How much income did Gilbert White & The Oates Collections report in 2025?
Gilbert White & The Oates Collections reported total income of £551k and reported expenditure of £522k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gilbert White & The Oates Collections?
Gilbert White & The Oates Collections has a program ratio of 94.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gilbert White & The Oates Collections registered as a charity?
Gilbert White & The Oates Collections was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 2014 as charity number 1159058. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Gilbert White & The Oates Collections?
Gilbert White & The Oates Collections is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gilbert White & The Oates Collections operate?
Gilbert White & The Oates Collections operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Gilbert White & The Oates Collections a registered charity?
Yes — Gilbert White & The Oates Collections is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159058.
Details
High Street
Selborne
Alton
GU34 3JH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Gilbert White & the Oates Collections Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated