The Amersham Fair Organ Museum
The establishment and maintenance of a museum in Amersham or elsewhere in the United Kingdom of fairground organs and their ancilliary equipment,figarines, carvings, pictures, prints and other works of art associated with fairgrounds,for the benefit of the public.
Activities & Mission
The establishment and maintenance of a museum in Amersham or elsewhere in the United Kingdom of fairground organs and their ancilliary equipment,figarines, carvings, pictures, prints and other works of art associated with fairgrounds,for the benefit of the public.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 4% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 78% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 95% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,420,527 | £42,705 | £42,221 | £1,573,953 | £61,485 | 0 / 5 |
| 2023 | £11,172 | £26,658 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2020 | £16,155 | £8,321 | 0 / 4 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Amersham Fair Organ Museum
What does The Amersham Fair Organ Museum do?
The establishment and maintenance of a museum in Amersham or elsewhere in the United Kingdom of fairground organs and their ancilliary equipment,figarines, carvings, pictures, prints and other works of art associated with fairgrounds,for the benefit of the public.
How much income did The Amersham Fair Organ Museum report in 2024?
The Amersham Fair Organ Museum reported total income of £1.42m and reported expenditure of £43k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Amersham Fair Organ Museum?
The Amersham Fair Organ Museum has a program ratio of 3.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Amersham Fair Organ Museum registered as a charity?
The Amersham Fair Organ Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 February 2004 as charity number 1102001. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs The Amersham Fair Organ Museum?
The Amersham Fair Organ Museum is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Benjamin John Ely. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Amersham Fair Organ Museum operate?
The Amersham Fair Organ Museum operates in Buckinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Amersham Fair Organ Museum a registered charity?
Yes — The Amersham Fair Organ Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102001.
Details
Unit 1
28 Plantation Road
AMERSHAM
Buckinghamshire
HP6 6HJ
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