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Norfolk Museums Development Foundation

THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS NORFOLK MUSEUMS SERVICE AND ITS PARTNERS TO SECURE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE CARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE OUTSTANDING COLLECTIONS AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS CARED FOR BY THE SERVICE, AND TO DELIVER A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING EXTENSIVE FORMAL AND INFORMAL LEARNING PROGRAMMES, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS.

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Activities & Mission

THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS NORFOLK MUSEUMS SERVICE AND ITS PARTNERS TO SECURE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE CARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE OUTSTANDING COLLECTIONS AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS CARED FOR BY THE SERVICE, AND TO DELIVER A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING EXTENSIVE FORMAL AND INFORMAL LEARNING PROGRAMMES, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS.

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

Norfolk

Financial Information

Latest Income
£166,389
Latest Expenditure
£222,648

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 37.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 24% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 78% 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

Donations & Legacies £536,870
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £201,320
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,320
Grants to Institutions £200,000
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.

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
£166,389
£222,6480 / 0
2024
£53,515
£38,9590 / 0
2023
£536,870
£201,320£201,320£1,386,347£600,3460 / 0
2021
£18,447
£1,8420 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Museums Development Foundation

What does Norfolk Museums Development Foundation do?

THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS NORFOLK MUSEUMS SERVICE AND ITS PARTNERS TO SECURE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE CARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE OUTSTANDING COLLECTIONS AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS CARED FOR BY THE SERVICE, AND TO DELIVER A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING EXTENSIVE FORMAL AND INFORMAL LEARNING PROGRAMMES, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS.

How much income did Norfolk Museums Development Foundation report in 2025?

Norfolk Museums Development Foundation reported total income of £166k and reported expenditure of £223k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Norfolk Museums Development Foundation?

Norfolk Museums Development Foundation has a program ratio of 37.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Norfolk Museums Development Foundation registered as a charity?

Norfolk Museums Development Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 2014 as charity number 1158727. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Norfolk Museums Development Foundation?

Norfolk Museums Development Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is COUNCILLOR JOHN WARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Norfolk Museums Development Foundation operate?

Norfolk Museums Development Foundation operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Norfolk Museums Development Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Norfolk Museums Development Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158727.

Details

Address
SHIREHALL HOUSE
MARKET AVENUE
NORWICH
NR1 3JQ
Registration Date
30 September 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5048155
Charity Number
1158727

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Trustees

COUNCILLOR JOHN WARD Chair
Alexandra Hemen
BRIAN JAMES HORNER
Caroline Elizabeth Williams
DAVID CHRISTOPHER MISSEN
Donna Lee Chessum
HELEN WILSON ROSEMARY
Also governs 1 other charity
Margaret Dewsbury
RICHARD MARK JEFFRIES
Sarah Jane Steed
TIM JOSEPH SWEETING

Sectors & Classifications

Charity and VCS support Heritage

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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