the black country living museum trust
Activities & Mission
The open-air Museum, through the use of its Designated collections, provides opportunities for the public, including many thousands of pupils and students, to gain a better understanding, appreciation and knowledge of the history and international significance and impact of the Black Country and its people, over a period of 200 years, to c1960.
Fundraising
See where The Black Country Living Museum Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Financial Information
Latest Income
£10,659,222
Latest Expenditure
£11,645,563
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 76.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 69.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 30.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £452,913
Charitable Activities £6,145,358
Other Trading £3,978,299
Investments £25,199
Other Income £57,453
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £8,115,796
Raising Funds £3,529,767
Governance £10,817
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £10,659,222 | £11,645,563 | £8,115,796 | £36,607,739 | £922,256 | 209 / 180 |
| 2023 | £12,855,700 | £11,241,026 | £7,790,898 | £37,616,080 | £1,096,179 | 152 / 180 |
| 2022 | £15,751,392 | £9,219,316 | £6,597,034 | £35,958,406 | £1,150,803 | 174 / 168 |
| 2021 | £19,729,222 | £7,311,717 | £5,404,281 | £27,816,330 | £2,578,787 | 149 / 185 |
| 2020 | £11,995,561 | £7,153,188 | £5,892,959 | £14,043,825 | £2,468,499 | 157 / 173 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM
TIPTON ROAD
DUDLEY
DY1 4SQ
TIPTON ROAD
DUDLEY
DY1 4SQ
Email
info@bclm.comWebsite
www.bclm.comRegistration Date
10 October 1975
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
504481
Charity Number
504481
Trustees
Jonathan Badyal
Duncan Peter Bedhall
Matthew James Follows
Ruth Marie Levesley
Victoria Jessop
Katy Baker
Catherine Elizabeth Murphy
Sally Bourner
Louise Jones
Tarlok Singh Mander
Caroline Southall
Dileep Singh Marway
Hasan Afzal
Dr Nicola Claire Guy
Professor Martin Leslie Levermore MBE DL
Janet Patricia Chapman
Emma Norris
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- THE BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM
- THE BLACK COUNTRY MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED