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The Army Museums Ogilby CIO

Also known as: The Army Museums Ogilby Trust

AMOT exists to represent, support and promote the Regimental and Corps museums of the British Army. Founded in 1954, the network includes over 140 Army museums and collections. Members can access funding, training and events. We provide specialist advice on governance, collections, audience and research, and represent Army museums to the wider heritage sector and external organisations.

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Activities & Mission

AMOT exists to represent, support and promote the Regimental and Corps museums of the British Army. Founded in 1954, the network includes over 140 Army museums and collections. Members can access funding, training and events. We provide specialist advice on governance, collections, audience and research, and represent Army museums to the wider heritage sector and external organisations.

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£141,054
Latest Expenditure
£104,361

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 83% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 69). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 70% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 57% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £259,435
Charitable Activities £2,233,763
Other Trading £7,273
Investments £77,747
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,883,346
Raising Funds £15,700
Governance £55,168
Grants to Institutions £2,226,399
Other Expenditure £0

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 2023 — The London Scottish Regiment Ogilby Trust (organisation 207484)
  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Army Museums Ogilby Trust (organisation 250907)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£141,054
£104,3610 / 0
2024
£123,701
£737,9960 / 0
2023
£2,578,218
£2,899,046£2,883,346£3,155,294£100,0004 / 0
2022
£612,784
£952,779£947,033£3,606,501£3,606,5014 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Army Museums Ogilby CIO

What does The Army Museums Ogilby CIO do?

AMOT exists to represent, support and promote the Regimental and Corps museums of the British Army. Founded in 1954, the network includes over 140 Army museums and collections. Members can access funding, training and events. We provide specialist advice on governance, collections, audience and research, and represent Army museums to the wider heritage sector and external organisations.

How much income did The Army Museums Ogilby CIO report in 2025?

The Army Museums Ogilby CIO reported total income of £141k and reported expenditure of £104k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Army Museums Ogilby CIO?

The Army Museums Ogilby CIO has a program ratio of 111.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 69 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Army Museums Ogilby CIO registered as a charity?

The Army Museums Ogilby CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 2021 as charity number 1195441. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Army Museums Ogilby CIO?

The Army Museums Ogilby CIO 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 The Army Museums Ogilby CIO operate?

The Army Museums Ogilby CIO operates across 7 areas, including Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle Of Man and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Army Museums Ogilby CIO a registered charity?

Yes — The Army Museums Ogilby CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195441.

Details

Address
Room 121
Robertson House
RMAS Camberley
Surrey
GU15 4NP
Registration Date
9 August 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5177339
Charity Number
1195441

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Trustees

Allison Spark
Angela Gill
Brigadier Allan Lawrence Mallinson
Caroline Cary
Colin William Edward Elwell TD
Colonel Alasdair Bruce Gray
Dr Francesca Benetti
Edward Sayer
Jolyon Jackson CBE
Keith James Durward FCA
Also governs 1 other charity
Lt.Gen. Sir Philip Charles Cornwallis Trousdell KBE CB
Major General Celia Jane Harvey OBE QVRM
Paul de Zulueta

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Army Museums Ogilby Trust

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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