Rayleigh Town Museum
The Rayleigh Town Museum will showcase our town's rich and varied heritage and will be open 4 days a week (Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun) from 10am till 4pm all year. Admission will be free.We will have a range of displays, regularly rotated, exhibits, and a lecture theatre for films and presentations, for both education and leisure.There will be special exhibitions and events throughout the year.
Activities & Mission
The Rayleigh Town Museum will showcase our town's rich and varied heritage and will be open 4 days a week (Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun) from 10am till 4pm all year. Admission will be free.We will have a range of displays, regularly rotated, exhibits, and a lecture theatre for films and presentations, for both education and leisure.There will be special exhibitions and events throughout the year.
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
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £45,289 | £43,808 | 0 / 52 | |||
| 2024 | £41,814 | £39,469 | 0 / 52 | |||
| 2023 | £37,188 | £40,016 | 0 / 55 | |||
| 2022 | £38,645 | £42,722 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2021 | £66,182 | £40,693 | 0 / 23 |
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Frequently asked questions about Rayleigh Town Museum
What does Rayleigh Town Museum do?
The Rayleigh Town Museum will showcase our town's rich and varied heritage and will be open 4 days a week (Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun) from 10am till 4pm all year. Admission will be free.We will have a range of displays, regularly rotated, exhibits, and a lecture theatre for films and presentations, for both education and leisure.There will be special exhibitions and events throughout the year.
How much income did Rayleigh Town Museum report in 2025?
Rayleigh Town Museum reported total income of £45k and reported expenditure of £44k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Rayleigh Town Museum registered as a charity?
Rayleigh Town Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 November 2014 as charity number 1159405. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Rayleigh Town Museum?
Rayleigh Town Museum is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rayleigh Town Museum operate?
Rayleigh Town Museum operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Rayleigh Town Museum a registered charity?
Yes — Rayleigh Town Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159405.
Details
1st Floor
91 High Street
RAYLEIGH
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