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Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society

Also known as: Pitstone Local History Society, Pitstone Green Museum

Museum, basically of farming and rural life in the area, but including other displays of wider interest and appeal, and demonstrations from a wide selection of skills and crafts on open days. Open to the general public 9 days a year, see website for times and dates; open for private parties by arrangement, see website for further details. Ample free parking; ~90% wheelchair access.

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Activities & Mission

Museum, basically of farming and rural life in the area, but including other displays of wider interest and appeal, and demonstrations from a wide selection of skills and crafts on open days. Open to the general public 9 days a year, see website for times and dates; open for private parties by arrangement, see website for further details. Ample free parking; ~90% wheelchair access.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£30,697
Latest Expenditure
£20,921

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 68.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 68.2%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£30,697
£20,9210 / 83
2024
£30,172
£26,0560 / 80
2023
£30,098
£17,9470 / 72
2022
£27,080
£13,5360 / 52
2021
£20,965
£29,2740 / 39

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Frequently asked questions about Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society

What does Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society do?

Museum, basically of farming and rural life in the area, but including other displays of wider interest and appeal, and demonstrations from a wide selection of skills and crafts on open days. Open to the general public 9 days a year, see website for times and dates; open for private parties by arrangement, see website for further details. Ample free parking; ~90% wheelchair access.

How much income did Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society report in 2025?

Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society reported total income of £31k and reported expenditure of £21k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society registered as a charity?

Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 August 1977 as charity number 273931. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society?

Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society operate?

Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society operates across 6 areas, including Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Central Bedfordshire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society a registered charity?

Yes — Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 273931.

Details

Address
Pitstone Green Museum
Vicarage Road
Pitstone
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
Bedfordshire
LU7 9EY
Registration Date
31 August 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
273931
Charity Number
273931

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Trustees

ALLEN PETER FAIRBROTHER
CHRISTOPHER JOHN AYTHAN POWELL
Gillian Marie Patschinsky
JOHN ROBERT YOUNGS
JOHN WALLIS
LESLEY VERONICA HERRIOTT
Lionel Birch
PAUL CHAPMAN
Robert Barber
ROBIN ARTHUR MATTHEW HENRY
SIMON HEATON
William Jeffrey Hawkins

Also Known As

  • Pitstone Local History Society
  • Pitstone Green Museum

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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