Stroud District (cowle) Museum
Also known as: The Cowle Trust
Provision and maintenance of a museum for public exhibition of a collection of objects and specimens of antiquity, natural history, art, archaeology or science and the extension, advancement, conservation and maintenance of the objects and specimens in the said collection.
Activities & Mission
Provision and maintenance of a museum for public exhibition of a collection of objects and specimens of antiquity, natural history, art, archaeology or science and the extension, advancement, conservation and maintenance of the objects and specimens in the said collection.
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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — Friends of Stroud District (cowle) Museum (organisation 5040732)
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — Friends of Stroud District (cowle) Museum (organisation 5040732)
- Asset transfer in in 2014 — Stroud District (cowle) Museum Charity (organisation 311486)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £41,960 | £29,260 | 0 / 47 | |||
| 2024 | £62,386 | £24,572 | 0 / 37 | |||
| 2023 | £351,800 | £10,236 | 0 / 38 | |||
| 2022 | £28,821 | £12,565 | 0 / 38 | |||
| 2021 | £45,134 | £3,004 | 0 / 42 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Stroud District (cowle) Museum
What does Stroud District (cowle) Museum do?
Provision and maintenance of a museum for public exhibition of a collection of objects and specimens of antiquity, natural history, art, archaeology or science and the extension, advancement, conservation and maintenance of the objects and specimens in the said collection.
How much income did Stroud District (cowle) Museum report in 2025?
Stroud District (cowle) Museum reported total income of £42k and reported expenditure of £29k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Stroud District (cowle) Museum registered as a charity?
Stroud District (cowle) Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 2014 as charity number 1156849. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Stroud District (cowle) Museum?
Stroud District (cowle) Museum is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW JAMES BLUETT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Stroud District (cowle) Museum operate?
Stroud District (cowle) Museum operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Stroud District (cowle) Museum a registered charity?
Yes — Stroud District (cowle) Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156849.
Details
Stratford Park
Stratford Road
STROUD
GL5 4AF
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Also Known As
- The Cowle Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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