River And Rowing Museum Foundation
Also known as: River & Rowing Museum, River and Rowing Museum
The maintenance and operation of a museum at Henley which collects, documents, preserves, exhibits and interprets material evidence and information for the public benefit and education relating to rivers, rowing and Henley-on-Thames. The provision of facilities for research and education, and such other purposes for the benefit of the community as shall be exclusively charitable.
Activities & Mission
The maintenance and operation of a museum at Henley which collects, documents, preserves, exhibits and interprets material evidence and information for the public benefit and education relating to rivers, rowing and Henley-on-Thames. The provision of facilities for research and education, and such other purposes for the benefit of the community as shall be exclusively charitable.
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 98% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 131). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% 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 | £657,133 | £1,587,405 | £1,261,918 | £9,547,672 | £0 | 14 / 7 |
| 2024 | £411,780 | £1,323,152 | 0 / 9 | |||
| 2023 | £309,537 | £1,468,637 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £705,619 | £1,215,624 | £959,841 | £12,594,437 | £506,535 | 11 / 20 |
| 2021 | £489,659 | £1,239,586 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about River And Rowing Museum Foundation
What does River And Rowing Museum Foundation do?
The maintenance and operation of a museum at Henley which collects, documents, preserves, exhibits and interprets material evidence and information for the public benefit and education relating to rivers, rowing and Henley-on-Thames. The provision of facilities for research and education, and such other purposes for the benefit of the community as shall be exclusively charitable.
How much income did River And Rowing Museum Foundation report in 2025?
River And Rowing Museum Foundation reported total income of £657k and reported expenditure of £1.59m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is River And Rowing Museum Foundation?
River And Rowing Museum Foundation has a program ratio of 192.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 131 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was River And Rowing Museum Foundation registered as a charity?
River And Rowing Museum Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 1990 as charity number 1001051. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs River And Rowing Museum Foundation?
River And Rowing Museum Foundation is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID HOWARD WORTHINGTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does River And Rowing Museum Foundation operate?
River And Rowing Museum Foundation operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is River And Rowing Museum Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — River And Rowing Museum Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001051.
Details
MUSEUM FOUNDATION
MILL MEADOWS
HENLEY-ON-THAMES
OXFORDSHIRE
RG9 1BF
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Also Known As
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- River and Rowing Museum
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated