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Museum Of British Surfing

WE'VE ESTABLISHED A NATIONAL SURFING MUSEUM IN NORTH DEVON - PRESERVING UK SURF HERITAGE, CELEBRATING CURRENT ACHIEVEMENTS AND SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SURFING IN GREAT BRITAIN. THE CHARITY AIMS TO CREATE A CARBON NEUTRAL HOME, OFFERING A NEW COMMUNITY VENUE TO PROMOTE MUSIC, ART, FILM & CULTURAL EVENTS. PROMOTING CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEERING.

Activities & Mission

WE'VE ESTABLISHED A NATIONAL SURFING MUSEUM IN NORTH DEVON - PRESERVING UK SURF HERITAGE, CELEBRATING CURRENT ACHIEVEMENTS AND SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SURFING IN GREAT BRITAIN. THE CHARITY AIMS TO CREATE A CARBON NEUTRAL HOME, OFFERING A NEW COMMUNITY VENUE TO PROMOTE MUSIC, ART, FILM & CULTURAL EVENTS. PROMOTING CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEERING.

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

Latest Income
£18,089
Latest Expenditure
£17,970

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£18,089
£17,9700 / 17
2024
£13,809
£17,6810 / 12
2023
£24,778
£18,9900 / 12
2022
£18,071
£16,5300 / 13
2021
£21,905
£12,9580 / 17

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Museum Of British Surfing

What does Museum Of British Surfing do?

WE'VE ESTABLISHED A NATIONAL SURFING MUSEUM IN NORTH DEVON - PRESERVING UK SURF HERITAGE, CELEBRATING CURRENT ACHIEVEMENTS AND SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SURFING IN GREAT BRITAIN. THE CHARITY AIMS TO CREATE A CARBON NEUTRAL HOME, OFFERING A NEW COMMUNITY VENUE TO PROMOTE MUSIC, ART, FILM & CULTURAL EVENTS. PROMOTING CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEERING.

How much income did Museum Of British Surfing report in 2025?

Museum Of British Surfing reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Museum Of British Surfing registered as a charity?

Museum Of British Surfing was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 September 2009 as charity number 1131433. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Museum Of British Surfing?

Museum Of British Surfing is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is KEVIN COOK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Museum Of British Surfing operate?

Museum Of British Surfing operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Museum Of British Surfing a registered charity?

Yes — Museum Of British Surfing is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131433.

Details

Address
FAIRLIGHT
BEACH ROAD
WOOLACOMBE
EX34 7AA
Registration Date
1 September 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4046554
Charity Number
1131433

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Trustees

KEVIN COOK Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Christian Dormer
Ian Watson
Mark Ronald Adams

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