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The British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum

Preservation of early wireless and television sets and allied equipment.Archives of relevent documents and manuals.Education for all those inerested in early communications from pre-broadcasting days.Social evenings for Friends of the Museum and various events throughout the year

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Activities & Mission

Preservation of early wireless and television sets and allied equipment.Archives of relevent documents and manuals.Education for all those inerested in early communications from pre-broadcasting days.Social evenings for Friends of the Museum and various events throughout the year

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,901
Latest Expenditure
£58,482

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 367.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£15,901
£58,4820 / 5
2024
£11,520
£10,0710 / 5
2023
£10,018
£25,3860 / 6
2021
£394,281
£51,4220 / 6

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Frequently asked questions about The British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum

What does The British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum do?

Preservation of early wireless and television sets and allied equipment.Archives of relevent documents and manuals.Education for all those inerested in early communications from pre-broadcasting days.Social evenings for Friends of the Museum and various events throughout the year

How much income did The British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum report in 2025?

The British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £58k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum registered as a charity?

The British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 September 2005 as charity number 1111516. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs The British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum?

The British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL BARKER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum operate?

The British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum a registered charity?

Yes — The British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111516.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 September 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4018681
Charity Number
1111516

Trustees

MICHAEL BARKER Chair
EILEEN LAFFEY
KEVIN LOTT
RON KEITH PURBRICK MBE

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