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swanage museum

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, and the general public. Swanage Museum is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by sponsoring or undertaking research. The charity is based in Swanage and operates in Dorset.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The aim of the organisation is to operate a museum and archive, for the benefit of all, but particularly the local population, incoming tourists and all those with an interest in the area. The focus of the organisation is and will be the history of Swanage and its environs.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£24,029
Latest Expenditure
£29,971

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 124.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 124.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£24,029£29,9710 / 20
2023£24,468£32,0920 / 32
2022£21,821£30,2740 / 45
2021£36,668£29,4610 / 50
2020£35,194£34,9570 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers