the bowes museum

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, and the general public. The Bowes Museum is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Barnard Castle and operates in Durham.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where The Bowes Museum is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Durham

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,312,215

Latest Expenditure

£3,306,053

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 50.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 65.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 38.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £397,378

Charitable Activities £2,062,585

Other Trading £945,146

Investments £182,029

Other Income £725,077

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,161,703

Raising Funds £1,144,350

Governance £114,450

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2021	£2,085,666	£1,911,096	£1,309,707	£13,105,621	£386,654	86 / 90
2020	£2,794,297	£2,482,560	£1,551,929	£12,384,887	£77,419	86 / 90