Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust
Also known as: Scarborough Museums Trust
To advance the education of the public in geology, archaeology, history, natural sciences, decorative and fine arts, antiquities and related disciplines. Establishing and maintaining a museum in the Borough of Scarborough.
Activities & Mission
To advance the education of the public in geology, archaeology, history, natural sciences, decorative and fine arts, antiquities and related disciplines. Establishing and maintaining a museum in the Borough of Scarborough.
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 82% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% 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 | £961,341 | £1,065,237 | £998,783 | £47,974 | £38,088 | 19 / 0 |
| 2024 | £920,397 | £1,162,299 | £1,139,511 | £143,723 | £91,461 | 21 / 0 |
| 2023 | £841,968 | £895,152 | £880,243 | £379,936 | £379,936 | 17 / 30 |
| 2022 | £795,169 | £855,604 | £842,073 | £434,069 | £253,611 | 18 / 25 |
| 2021 | £731,215 | £753,927 | £749,492 | £479,576 | £312,778 | 16 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust
What does Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust do?
To advance the education of the public in geology, archaeology, history, natural sciences, decorative and fine arts, antiquities and related disciplines. Establishing and maintaining a museum in the Borough of Scarborough.
How much income did Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust report in 2025?
Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust reported total income of £961k and reported expenditure of £1.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust?
Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust has a program ratio of 103.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust registered as a charity?
Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 October 2004 as charity number 1106238. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust?
Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sally Gorham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust operate?
Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Scarborough Museums, Culture And Creative Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106238.
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- 14 May 2026
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