The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust
The Trust is set up to operate a museum service and is contracted for that purpose by Buckinghamshire County Council
Activities & Mission
The Trust is set up to operate a museum service and is contracted for that purpose by Buckinghamshire County Council
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
Higher than 77% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £934,740 | £936,976 | £924,159 | £1,549,777 | £160,336 | 32 / 24 |
| 2024 | £962,776 | £1,037,852 | £1,021,357 | £1,552,013 | £194,405 | 43 / 25 |
| 2023 | £882,339 | £1,118,978 | £862,817 | £1,627,089 | £194,331 | 37 / 25 |
| 2022 | £1,669,361 | £1,719,202 | £880,413 | £1,863,728 | £152,717 | 39 / 28 |
| 2021 | £1,287,441 | £1,056,345 | £789,338 | £1,913,569 | £146,081 | 49 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust
What does The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust do?
The Trust is set up to operate a museum service and is contracted for that purpose by Buckinghamshire County Council
How much income did The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust report in 2025?
The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust reported total income of £935k and reported expenditure of £937k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust?
The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust has a program ratio of 98.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust registered as a charity?
The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 August 2013 as charity number 1153345. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust?
The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Robert Keith Sutcliffe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust operate?
The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust operates in Buckinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153345.
Details
9 Church Street
AYLESBURY
Buckinghamshire
HP20 2QP
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- 14 May 2026
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