Tavistock Museum

Provide a museum to educate and inform the public of Tavistock and direct and display, store and conserve artefacts, photographs and documents pertaining to its heritage.

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Activities & Mission

Provide a museum to educate and inform the public of Tavistock and direct and display, store and conserve artefacts, photographs and documents pertaining to its heritage.

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

Devon

Financial Information

Latest Income

£8,757

Latest Expenditure

£10,396

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 118.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 118.7%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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 this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Tavistock Museum Charitable Trust (organisation 4000234)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£8,757	£10,396				0 / 30
2023	£3,100	£9,172				0 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Tavistock Museum

What does Tavistock Museum do?

Provide a museum to educate and inform the public of Tavistock and direct and display, store and conserve artefacts, photographs and documents pertaining to its heritage.

How much income did Tavistock Museum report in 2024?

Tavistock Museum reported total income of £9k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Tavistock Museum registered as a charity?

Tavistock Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 2022 as charity number 1200011. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Tavistock Museum?

Tavistock Museum is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Harry Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Tavistock Museum operate?

Tavistock Museum operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Tavistock Museum a registered charity?

Yes — Tavistock Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1200011.