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Insurance Museum

Curate and interpret the educational and heritage story (past, present and future) of the national and global insurance market and related services and industries. Share the story of insurance, with all audiences, through curated exhibition content, educational outreach activities, digital resources, film content and events. An educational forum for engaging audiences in the story of insurance.

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Activities & Mission

Curate and interpret the educational and heritage story (past, present and future) of the national and global insurance market and related services and industries. Share the story of insurance, with all audiences, through curated exhibition content, educational outreach activities, digital resources, film content and events. An educational forum for engaging audiences in the story of insurance.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£44,225
Latest Expenditure
£57,231

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 129.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 129.4%
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.

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
2024
£44,225
£57,2310 / 5
2023
£32,132
£81,0110 / 5
2022
£76,664
£89,9350 / 9
2021
£112,632
£47,1600 / 3
2020
£25,000
£00 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Insurance Museum

What does Insurance Museum do?

Curate and interpret the educational and heritage story (past, present and future) of the national and global insurance market and related services and industries. Share the story of insurance, with all audiences, through curated exhibition content, educational outreach activities, digital resources, film content and events. An educational forum for engaging audiences in the story of insurance.

How much income did Insurance Museum report in 2024?

Insurance Museum reported total income of £44k and reported expenditure of £57k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Insurance Museum registered as a charity?

Insurance Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 2020 as charity number 1188138. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Insurance Museum?

Insurance Museum is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Reginald Ewart Brown. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Insurance Museum operate?

Insurance Museum operates in City Of London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Insurance Museum a registered charity?

Yes — Insurance Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188138.

Details

Address
The Insurance Museum
C/o Chartered Insurance Institute
1st Floor
30 Old Broad Street
London
EC2N 1HT
Registration Date
24 February 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5149494
Charity Number
1188138

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Trustees

Reginald Ewart Brown Chair
Ian Simons
John Charles Bissell
JUDITH PLEASANCE CC
Mark Norman Huxley
Paul John Miller
ROGER WILLIAM SANDERS OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen Charles Scott Wilkinson

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