Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited
The principal activities of the Trust are the preservation of historic properties and the development and management, as an educational charity, of Museums relating to the industrial, social and economic history of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site and related areas, with particular reference to the Industrial Revolution.
Activities & Mission
The principal activities of the Trust are the preservation of historic properties and the development and management, as an educational charity, of Museums relating to the industrial, social and economic history of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site and related areas, with particular reference to the Industrial Revolution.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 54% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £9,194,747 | £9,561,097 | £7,593,123 | £46,605,776 | £3,218,933 | 247 / 320 |
| 2023 | £13,375,091 | £9,348,921 | £7,348,013 | £46,380,198 | £1,960,941 | 244 / 210 |
| 2022 | £10,135,727 | £13,502,966 | £11,624,717 | £41,750,231 | £0 | 226 / 185 |
| 2021 | £8,936,259 | £7,722,988 | £5,956,535 | £41,114,812 | £2,547,013 | 187 / 334 |
| 2020 | £7,263,516 | £6,455,403 | £5,249,649 | £39,228,133 | £1,084,974 | 213 / 315 |
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Frequently asked questions about Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited
What does Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited do?
The principal activities of the Trust are the preservation of historic properties and the development and management, as an educational charity, of Museums relating to the industrial, social and economic history of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site and related areas, with particular reference to the Industrial Revolution.
How much income did Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited report in 2024?
Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited reported total income of £9.19m and reported expenditure of £9.56m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited?
Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited has a program ratio of 82.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 January 1968 as charity number 503717. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited?
Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited 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 Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited operate?
Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited operates across 2 areas: Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
Is Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 503717.
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