North East Museums Development Trust
Also known as: Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Development Trust, Twamdt
The Trust raises funds from individual donors, trust and foundations to support North East Museums achieve it's strategic vision of ensuring everyone has access to museum provision, are able to use this access and to value it for the significant and positive impact that it makes upon their lives.
Activities & Mission
The Trust raises funds from individual donors, trust and foundations to support North East Museums achieve it's strategic vision of ensuring everyone has access to museum provision, are able to use this access and to value it for the significant and positive impact that it makes upon their lives.
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 95% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2015 — Friends of South Shields Museums and Roman Fort (organisation 700109)
- Asset transfer in in 2011 — Tyne and Wear Museums Development Trust (organisation 1055974)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £551,121 | £665,243 | £661,043 | £659,955 | £158,617 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £569,346 | £521,402 | £521,402 | £774,077 | £149,223 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £616,859 | £537,414 | £537,414 | £726,133 | £168,632 | 0 / 331 |
| 2022 | £470,074 | £285,285 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £232,720 | £103,225 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about North East Museums Development Trust
What does North East Museums Development Trust do?
The Trust raises funds from individual donors, trust and foundations to support North East Museums achieve it's strategic vision of ensuring everyone has access to museum provision, are able to use this access and to value it for the significant and positive impact that it makes upon their lives.
How much income did North East Museums Development Trust report in 2025?
North East Museums Development Trust reported total income of £551k and reported expenditure of £665k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is North East Museums Development Trust?
North East Museums Development Trust has a program ratio of 119.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was North East Museums Development Trust registered as a charity?
North East Museums Development Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 September 2010 as charity number 1137867. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs North East Museums Development Trust?
North East Museums Development Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does North East Museums Development Trust operate?
North East Museums Development Trust operates across 5 areas, including Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is North East Museums Development Trust a registered charity?
Yes — North East Museums Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137867.
Details
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 4JA
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Also Known As
- Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Development Trust
- Twamdt
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated