The Bruton Museum Society
Also known as: Bruton Museum
Town's story using artefacts of, about or from Bruton. Geology & fossils,flooding,Roman temple,Saxons,early 9thC church to 16C, Augustinian Abbey. Links to Jamestown/Williamsburg,USA. Industries:silk,wool,transport,education,farming. Famous residents:16/17thC benefactor Hugh Sexey, author John Steinbeck, sculptor Ernst Blensdorf. Parish registers 450years digitised. Local art, private collections.
Activities & Mission
Town's story using artefacts of, about or from Bruton. Geology & fossils,flooding,Roman temple,Saxons,early 9thC church to 16C, Augustinian Abbey. Links to Jamestown/Williamsburg,USA. Industries:silk,wool,transport,education,farming. Famous residents:16/17thC benefactor Hugh Sexey, author John Steinbeck, sculptor Ernst Blensdorf. Parish registers 450years digitised. Local art, private collections.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £22,226 | £15,629 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £18,762 | £14,390 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £30,076 | £9,383 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Bruton Museum Society
What does The Bruton Museum Society do?
Town's story using artefacts of, about or from Bruton. Geology & fossils,flooding,Roman temple,Saxons,early 9thC church to 16C, Augustinian Abbey. Links to Jamestown/Williamsburg,USA. Industries:silk,wool,transport,education,farming. Famous residents:16/17thC benefactor Hugh Sexey, author John Steinbeck, sculptor Ernst Blensdorf. Parish registers 450years digitised. Local art, private collections.
How much income did The Bruton Museum Society report in 2024?
The Bruton Museum Society reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Bruton Museum Society registered as a charity?
The Bruton Museum Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 February 1992 as charity number 1008144. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs The Bruton Museum Society?
The Bruton Museum Society is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Pickering. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Bruton Museum Society operate?
The Bruton Museum Society operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Bruton Museum Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Bruton Museum Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1008144.
Details
DOVECOT BUILDING
26 HIGH STREET
BRUTON
BA10 0AA
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- 30 July 2026
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