Mevagissey And District Museum
The museum has a collection of exhibits and photographs depicting life in a fishing village from the 1800s. It is set in part of a former boat building yard dating back to 1745. The collection depicts life in a Cornish fishing village from the 1800s. There are translations available in several languages to help overseas visitors with their understanding of the museum.
Activities & Mission
The museum has a collection of exhibits and photographs depicting life in a fishing village from the 1800s. It is set in part of a former boat building yard dating back to 1745. The collection depicts life in a Cornish fishing village from the 1800s. There are translations available in several languages to help overseas visitors with their understanding of the museum.
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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 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 2025 — Mevagissey and District Museum Society (organisation 258616)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £31,863 | £91,828 | 0 / 34 | |||
| 2023 | £34,262 | £10,322 | 0 / 34 | |||
| 2022 | £7,209 | £5,100 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Mevagissey And District Museum
What does Mevagissey And District Museum do?
The museum has a collection of exhibits and photographs depicting life in a fishing village from the 1800s. It is set in part of a former boat building yard dating back to 1745. The collection depicts life in a Cornish fishing village from the 1800s. There are translations available in several languages to help overseas visitors with their understanding of the museum.
How much income did Mevagissey And District Museum report in 2024?
Mevagissey And District Museum reported total income of £32k and reported expenditure of £92k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Mevagissey And District Museum registered as a charity?
Mevagissey And District Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 October 2019 as charity number 1186068. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Mevagissey And District Museum?
Mevagissey And District Museum is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is CAROLINE JANE MORGAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mevagissey And District Museum operate?
Mevagissey And District Museum operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Mevagissey And District Museum a registered charity?
Yes — Mevagissey And District Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186068.
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INNER HARBOUR
MEVAGISSEY
ST. AUSTELL
CORNWALL
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