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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.

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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.

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
£232,351
Latest Expenditure
£169,573

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 73.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 73.0%
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£232,351
£169,5730 / 25
2024
£128,468
£145,2030 / 15
2023
£59,614
£86,4230 / 15
2022
£59,537
£79,3190 / 10
2021
£177,033
£159,8290 / 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

Address
HUGUENOT MUSEUM
95 HIGH STREET
ROCHESTER
ME1 1LX
Registration Date
20 August 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042271
Charity Number
1158304

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Trustees

Dr Tessa Violet MURDOCH PhD, FSA Chair
Andrew John CAZALET
Bernard Eliot Osborn Hunter
Bryony Duval Fryer
David Charles Souden
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Ruth Mary Cornett
Saretha Naude
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Sophie Hamilton
Venetia Tanqueray

Sectors & Classifications

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