Jane Austen's House Museum
THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND IN PARTICULAR THE STUDY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE, ESPECIALLY THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN, INCLUDING THE MAINTENANCE OF A MUSEUM IN THE HOUSE IN CHAWTON, HAMPSHIRE THAT WAS HER HOME FOR THE LAST EIGHT YEARS OF HER LIFE
Activities & Mission
THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND IN PARTICULAR THE STUDY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE, ESPECIALLY THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN, INCLUDING THE MAINTENANCE OF A MUSEUM IN THE HOUSE IN CHAWTON, HAMPSHIRE THAT WAS HER HOME FOR THE LAST EIGHT YEARS OF HER LIFE
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 83% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2015 — Jane Austen Memorial Trust (organisation 307252)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,011,796 | £1,074,977 | £1,060,770 | £2,790,023 | £597,640 | 18 / 65 |
| 2023 | £603,311 | £453,135 | £437,471 | £2,853,204 | £300,000 | 17 / 45 |
| 2022 | £1,217,135 | £725,205 | £547,975 | £2,703,028 | £177,182 | 15 / 40 |
| 2021 | £481,062 | £522,024 | 0 / 46 | |||
| 2020 | £752,010 | £433,129 | £429,895 | £2,252,060 | £348,802 | 15 / 52 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Jane Austen's House Museum
What does Jane Austen's House Museum do?
THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND IN PARTICULAR THE STUDY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE, ESPECIALLY THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN, INCLUDING THE MAINTENANCE OF A MUSEUM IN THE HOUSE IN CHAWTON, HAMPSHIRE THAT WAS HER HOME FOR THE LAST EIGHT YEARS OF HER LIFE
How much income did Jane Austen's House Museum report in 2024?
Jane Austen's House Museum reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £1.07m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Jane Austen's House Museum?
Jane Austen's House Museum has a program ratio of 104.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Jane Austen's House Museum registered as a charity?
Jane Austen's House Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 2014 as charity number 1156458. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Jane Austen's House Museum?
Jane Austen's House Museum is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Louisa Frances Swee Lin Price. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Jane Austen's House Museum operate?
Jane Austen's House Museum operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Jane Austen's House Museum a registered charity?
Yes — Jane Austen's House Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156458.
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