Ripon Museum Trust
Ripon Museum Trust operates 3 museum sites in Ripon covering a law & order and poverty theme with a significant education programme as well.
Activities & Mission
Ripon Museum Trust operates 3 museum sites in Ripon covering a law & order and poverty theme with a significant education programme as well.
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 53% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £818,645 | £652,527 | £652,527 | £752,948 | £236,830 | 8 / 120 |
| 2024 | £457,889 | £609,780 | 0 / 180 | |||
| 2023 | £583,441 | £494,917 | £494,917 | £748,934 | £330,800 | 18 / 140 |
| 2021 | £527,874 | £390,819 | £390,819 | £660,410 | £292,243 | 9 / 145 |
| 2020 | £381,768 | £326,842 | 0 / 145 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ripon Museum Trust
What does Ripon Museum Trust do?
Ripon Museum Trust operates 3 museum sites in Ripon covering a law & order and poverty theme with a significant education programme as well.
How much income did Ripon Museum Trust report in 2025?
Ripon Museum Trust reported total income of £819k and reported expenditure of £653k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ripon Museum Trust?
Ripon Museum Trust has a program ratio of 79.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ripon Museum Trust registered as a charity?
Ripon Museum Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 2011 as charity number 1141462. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Ripon Museum Trust?
Ripon Museum Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Michael Ling. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ripon Museum Trust operate?
Ripon Museum Trust operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ripon Museum Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Ripon Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141462.
Details
The Workhouse Museum
Allhallowgate
Ripon
HG4 1LE
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