Poole Museum Foundation
The advancement of, including the advancement of public appreciation and education in, the arts, culture, heritage, or science, in particular by acquiring and maintaining objects and works of art for Poole Museum Service and supporting development of the museum's, buildings, collections and exhibitions.
Activities & Mission
The advancement of, including the advancement of public appreciation and education in, the arts, culture, heritage, or science, in particular by acquiring and maintaining objects and works of art for Poole Museum Service and supporting development of the museum's, buildings, collections and exhibitions.
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 9% of UK Heritage charities with income under £10K (sample: 44). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Heritage charities with income under £10K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Heritage charities with income under £10K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,219 | £170,521 | 0 / 70 | |||
| 2024 | £502,985 | £4,059 | £1,020 | £657,227 | £87,427 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £78,067 | £5,322 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £31,890 | £10,133 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £31,572 | £7,932 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Poole Museum Foundation
What does Poole Museum Foundation do?
The advancement of, including the advancement of public appreciation and education in, the arts, culture, heritage, or science, in particular by acquiring and maintaining objects and works of art for Poole Museum Service and supporting development of the museum's, buildings, collections and exhibitions.
How much income did Poole Museum Foundation report in 2025?
Poole Museum Foundation reported total income of £6k and reported expenditure of £171k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Poole Museum Foundation?
Poole Museum Foundation has a program ratio of 0.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Heritage charities with income under £10K (sample of 44 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Poole Museum Foundation registered as a charity?
Poole Museum Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 January 2017 as charity number 1171114. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Poole Museum Foundation?
Poole Museum Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Poole Museum Foundation operate?
Poole Museum Foundation operates in Poole, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Poole Museum Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Poole Museum Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171114.
Details
4 High Street
POOLE
BH15 1BW
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- 14 May 2026
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