Museum Of Brands
Also known as: Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, Museum of Packaging and Advertising
The object of the charity are to advance the education of the public in design and in particular the subjects of advertising and packaging history. Establish and maintain a museum of advertising and packaging to be open to the public for displaying exhibitions.
Activities & Mission
The object of the charity are to advance the education of the public in design and in particular the subjects of advertising and packaging history. Establish and maintain a museum of advertising and packaging to be open to the public for displaying exhibitions.
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 48% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Heritage 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £784,012 | £942,950 | £584,796 | £53,293 | £47,313 | 13 / 35 |
| 2023 | £984,899 | £983,208 | £951,379 | £191,367 | £169,427 | 13 / 97 |
| 2022 | £793,009 | £901,358 | £867,529 | £189,676 | £174,244 | 13 / 128 |
| 2021 | £800,790 | £528,099 | £218,452 | £298,025 | £242,821 | 12 / 96 |
| 2020 | £553,925 | £690,590 | £656,043 | £25,334 | £0 | 13 / 99 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Museum Of Brands
What does Museum Of Brands do?
The object of the charity are to advance the education of the public in design and in particular the subjects of advertising and packaging history. Establish and maintain a museum of advertising and packaging to be open to the public for displaying exhibitions.
How much income did Museum Of Brands report in 2024?
Museum Of Brands reported total income of £784k and reported expenditure of £943k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Museum Of Brands?
Museum Of Brands has a program ratio of 74.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Museum Of Brands registered as a charity?
Museum Of Brands was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 August 2002 as charity number 1093538. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Museum Of Brands?
Museum Of Brands is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Museum Of Brands operate?
Museum Of Brands operates in Kensington And Chelsea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Museum Of Brands a registered charity?
Yes — Museum Of Brands is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093538.
Details
111-117 Lancaster Road
London
W11 1QT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising
- Museum of Packaging and Advertising
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated