Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited
Also known as: Milton Keynes Museum of Industry and Rural Life
Local museum with emphasis on changes of community since the new City of Milton Keynes whilst seeking to draw attention to the area's importance across the centuries.
Activities & Mission
Local museum with emphasis on changes of community since the new City of Milton Keynes whilst seeking to draw attention to the area's importance across the centuries.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £763,345 | £559,535 | £524,295 | £829,371 | £596,173 | 5 / 240 |
| 2024 | £556,012 | £587,065 | £568,226 | £625,561 | £200,237 | 5 / 6 |
| 2023 | £417,072 | £536,258 | 0 / 270 | |||
| 2022 | £487,462 | £466,417 | 0 / 269 | |||
| 2021 | £585,944 | £330,347 | £312,869 | £754,755 | £272,073 | 6 / 150 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited
What does Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited do?
Local museum with emphasis on changes of community since the new City of Milton Keynes whilst seeking to draw attention to the area's importance across the centuries.
How much income did Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited report in 2025?
Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited reported total income of £763k and reported expenditure of £560k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited?
Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited has a program ratio of 68.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 July 1990 as charity number 803675. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited?
Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited operate?
Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited operates across 2 areas: Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
Is Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 803675.
Details
Milton Keynes Museum
McConnell Drive
Wolverton
Milton Keynes
MK12 5EL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Milton Keynes Museum of Industry and Rural Life
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated