Huguenot Heritage Centre
Operating and developing a Huguenot Heritage Centre [i.e. the Huguenot Museum] at 95 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LX; promoting interest in, and knowledge of, Huguenot heritage; and holding, managing and conserving Huguenot and Huguenot-related collections and archives and making them publicly available for the purpose of viewing and research and the publication of the results of that research.
Activities & Mission
Operating and developing a Huguenot Heritage Centre [i.e. the Huguenot Museum] at 95 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LX; promoting interest in, and knowledge of, Huguenot heritage; and holding, managing and conserving Huguenot and Huguenot-related collections and archives and making them publicly available for the purpose of viewing and research and the publication of the results of that research.
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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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £232,351 | £169,573 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2024 | £128,468 | £145,203 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £59,614 | £86,423 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £59,537 | £79,319 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £177,033 | £159,829 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Huguenot Heritage Centre
What does Huguenot Heritage Centre do?
Operating and developing a Huguenot Heritage Centre [i.e. the Huguenot Museum] at 95 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LX; promoting interest in, and knowledge of, Huguenot heritage; and holding, managing and conserving Huguenot and Huguenot-related collections and archives and making them publicly available for the purpose of viewing and research and the publication of the results of that research.
How much income did Huguenot Heritage Centre report in 2025?
Huguenot Heritage Centre reported total income of £232k and reported expenditure of £170k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Huguenot Heritage Centre registered as a charity?
Huguenot Heritage Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 2014 as charity number 1158304. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Huguenot Heritage Centre?
Huguenot Heritage Centre is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Tessa Violet MURDOCH PhD, FSA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Huguenot Heritage Centre operate?
Huguenot Heritage Centre operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Huguenot Heritage Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Huguenot Heritage Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158304.
Details
95 HIGH STREET
ROCHESTER
ME1 1LX
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