Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust
The Royal Pavilion and Museums Trust aims to deliver a World class museum and heritage service for the city of Brighton and Hove which will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally for excellence, quality and the educational experience for its visitors.
Activities & Mission
The Royal Pavilion and Museums Trust aims to deliver a World class museum and heritage service for the city of Brighton and Hove which will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally for excellence, quality and the educational experience for its visitors.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 73% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £9,256,426 | £9,877,575 | £8,852,122 | -£1,015,155 | £0 | 222 / 143 |
| 2024 | £9,161,834 | £9,267,158 | £8,397,645 | -£394,006 | £0 | 209 / 67 |
| 2023 | £7,478,841 | £8,781,033 | £8,258,895 | -£288,682 | £0 | 234 / 67 |
| 2022 | £6,668,477 | £8,031,419 | £7,705,864 | £1,013,510 | £329,745 | 252 / 34 |
| 2021 | £5,897,640 | £3,521,188 | £3,424,510 | £2,376,452 | £1,882,307 | 208 / 11 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust
What does Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust do?
The Royal Pavilion and Museums Trust aims to deliver a World class museum and heritage service for the city of Brighton and Hove which will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally for excellence, quality and the educational experience for its visitors.
How much income did Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust report in 2025?
Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust reported total income of £9.26m and reported expenditure of £9.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust?
Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust has a program ratio of 95.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust registered as a charity?
Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 2019 as charity number 1186986. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust?
Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael James Bedingfield DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust operate?
Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Pavilion And Museums Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186986.
Details
4-5 Pavilion Buildings
Brighton
BN1 1EE
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- 14 May 2026
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