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National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD

Also known as: Yorkshire Mining Museum Trust Limited

To collect, preserve, display and interpret whatever relates to the coal industry in England and to enable others to gain an insight into the mining industry and the life of mining communities

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Activities & Mission

To collect, preserve, display and interpret whatever relates to the coal industry in England and to enable others to gain an insight into the mining industry and the life of mining communities

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
£4,429,569
Latest Expenditure
£4,575,249

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 60% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 84.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 43% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 18.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £740,905
Charitable Activities £3,002,551
Other Trading £528,429
Investments £157,684
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,850,413
Raising Funds £724,836
Governance £105,465
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£4,429,569
£4,575,249£3,850,413£10,539,429£2,357,58097 / 75
2024
£4,934,282
£4,337,623£3,687,805£10,645,507£2,283,52591 / 69
2023
£4,155,794
£4,147,253£3,559,701£9,906,336£2,271,47388 / 65
2022
£4,469,973
£3,839,670£3,344,938£7,509,694£2,459,55980 / 73
2021
£4,134,232
£3,926,581£3,555,329£4,917,459£2,235,08396 / 69

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD

What does National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD do?

To collect, preserve, display and interpret whatever relates to the coal industry in England and to enable others to gain an insight into the mining industry and the life of mining communities

How much income did National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD report in 2025?

National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD reported total income of £4.43m and reported expenditure of £4.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD?

National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD has a program ratio of 86.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD registered as a charity?

National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 April 1986 as charity number 517325. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD?

National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Edward John Marshall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD operate?

National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD operates in City Of Wakefield, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD a registered charity?

Yes — National Coal Mining Museum For England Trust LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517325.

Details

Address
National Coal Mining Museum For
England
Caphouse Colliery
New Road
Overton
WF4 4RH
Registration Date
10 April 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
517325
Charity Number
517325

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Trustees

Philip Edward John Marshall Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ALEXANDER JAMES ROBERT LYNCH
David Wilkin
Also governs 2 other charities
James Andrew Wilson
Lily Hosking
Pamela Susan Thiedeman
Patrick Matthew Carragher
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen Denton
Susan Jane Wilkinson
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Yorkshire Mining Museum Trust Limited

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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