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Museum Of Power

Also known as: Museum of Power Ltd (a Company Limited by Guarantee)

To preserve for the community the Langford Steam Pumping Station and to develop a significant regional power related museum, which will both educate and entertain the public at large.

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Activities & Mission

To preserve for the community the Langford Steam Pumping Station and to develop a significant regional power related museum, which will both educate and entertain the public at large.

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
£428,523
Latest Expenditure
£315,297

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 7.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 54.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,430,342
Charitable Activities £14,944
Other Trading £147,094
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £117,601
Raising Funds £43,183
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £55,987

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£428,523
£315,2970 / 86
2024
£1,592,380
£216,771£117,601£1,716,043£200,9153 / 70
2023
£186,201
£166,6260 / 86
2022
£159,677
£119,7520 / 106
2021
£91,875
£85,8540 / 93

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Frequently asked questions about Museum Of Power

What does Museum Of Power do?

To preserve for the community the Langford Steam Pumping Station and to develop a significant regional power related museum, which will both educate and entertain the public at large.

How much income did Museum Of Power report in 2025?

Museum Of Power reported total income of £429k and reported expenditure of £315k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Museum Of Power registered as a charity?

Museum Of Power was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 2001 as charity number 1087459. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Museum Of Power?

Museum Of Power is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Roger Griffin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Museum Of Power operate?

Museum Of Power operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Museum Of Power a registered charity?

Yes — Museum Of Power is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087459.

Details

Address
Museum Of Power
Hatfield Road
Langford
MALDON
Essex
CM9 6QA
Registration Date
11 July 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3982435
Charity Number
1087459

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Trustees

Dr Roger Griffin Chair
Colin David Waylen
Irene Allen
JOHN HERBERT LOWE BEM
RICHARD DENNIS WAYLEN
Stephen Edward Capper
Timothy Barber

Also Known As

  • Museum of Power Ltd (a Company Limited by Guarantee)

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30 July 2026
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