The Bowes Museum
The Bowes Museum has an attractive programme of permanent and temporary displays and exhibitions, interpretation and educational events, special events, family activities and outreach work.
Activities & Mission
The Bowes Museum has an attractive programme of permanent and temporary displays and exhibitions, interpretation and educational events, special events, family activities and outreach work.
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profileAreas 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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £4,196,490 | £4,107,961 | £2,891,312 | £14,407,291 | £345,784 | 89 / 149 |
| 2025 | £3,860,226 | £3,546,199 | £2,339,962 | £14,421,626 | £286,604 | 82 / 95 |
| 2024 | £4,312,215 | £3,306,053 | £2,161,703 | £14,151,857 | £573,479 | 81 / 90 |
| 2023 | £2,214,893 | £2,498,950 | £1,519,605 | £13,132,819 | £593,938 | 77 / 49 |
| 2022 | £2,988,885 | £2,653,493 | £1,817,669 | £13,870,248 | £860,527 | 68 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Bowes Museum
What does The Bowes Museum do?
The Bowes Museum has an attractive programme of permanent and temporary displays and exhibitions, interpretation and educational events, special events, family activities and outreach work.
How much income did The Bowes Museum report in 2026?
The Bowes Museum reported total income of £4.20m and reported expenditure of £4.11m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Bowes Museum registered as a charity?
The Bowes Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2000 as charity number 1079639. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The Bowes Museum?
The Bowes Museum is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Bowes Museum operate?
The Bowes Museum operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Bowes Museum a registered charity?
Yes — The Bowes Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079639.
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profileDetails
Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated