St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery
Also known as: Lymington Museum Trust, St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery
The museum records, preserves and interprets the history of the area between the new forest and the sea. The art gallery works with regional and national art galleries to stage exhibitions combining both local and national interest. Activities/events are organised 'in house' for youngsters, families, schools, the elderly and those with limited mobility.
Activities & Mission
The museum records, preserves and interprets the history of the area between the new forest and the sea. The art gallery works with regional and national art galleries to stage exhibitions combining both local and national interest. Activities/events are organised 'in house' for youngsters, families, schools, the elderly and those with limited mobility.
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 Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £506,871 | £542,362 | £535,689 | £1,503,759 | £33,470 | 9 / 94 |
| 2024 | £478,148 | £563,250 | 0 / 94 | |||
| 2023 | £347,363 | £450,206 | 0 / 106 | |||
| 2022 | £491,978 | £479,971 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2021 | £345,629 | £359,067 | 0 / 70 |
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Frequently asked questions about St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery
What does St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery do?
The museum records, preserves and interprets the history of the area between the new forest and the sea. The art gallery works with regional and national art galleries to stage exhibitions combining both local and national interest. Activities/events are organised 'in house' for youngsters, families, schools, the elderly and those with limited mobility.
How much income did St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery report in 2025?
St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery reported total income of £507k and reported expenditure of £542k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery?
St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery has a program ratio of 105.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery registered as a charity?
St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 1993 as charity number 1018779. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery?
St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery operate?
St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery a registered charity?
Yes — St Barbe Museum And Art Gallery is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1018779.
Details
New Street
LYMINGTON
Hampshire
SO41 9BH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Lymington Museum Trust
- St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated