Padstow Museum
To collect, conserve and interpret the heritage of Padstow and District. Providing display and access to artefacts and information relevant to the history of Padstow and District. Opening to the public as a Museum from February to December and at other times by appointment.
Activities & Mission
To collect, conserve and interpret the heritage of Padstow and District. Providing display and access to artefacts and information relevant to the history of Padstow and District. Opening to the public as a Museum from February to December and at other times by appointment.
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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £12,340 | £9,921 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £11,496 | £16,798 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2021 | £24,270 | £16,570 | 0 / 22 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Padstow Museum
What does Padstow Museum do?
To collect, conserve and interpret the heritage of Padstow and District. Providing display and access to artefacts and information relevant to the history of Padstow and District. Opening to the public as a Museum from February to December and at other times by appointment.
How much income did Padstow Museum report in 2025?
Padstow Museum reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Padstow Museum registered as a charity?
Padstow Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 September 1979 as charity number 278575. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs Padstow Museum?
Padstow Museum is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Padstow Museum operate?
Padstow Museum operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Padstow Museum a registered charity?
Yes — Padstow Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278575.
Details
STATION HOUSE
STATION ROAD
PADSTOW
PL28 8DA
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Heritage charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
- Wellcome TrustIncome: £569,497,051
- The Royal National Lifeboat InstitutionIncome: £251,300,000
- Royal Society for the Protection of BirdsIncome: £194,964,000
- The British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological StudiesIncome: £106,153,895
- The Royal Collection TrustIncome: £89,934,000
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated