The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum
We are a community village hall and a museum dedicated to John Ruskin, Donald Campbell and The History of Coniston
Activities & Mission
We are a community village hall and a museum dedicated to John Ruskin, Donald Campbell and The History of Coniston
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 37% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% 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 | £735,869 | £469,174 | £469,174 | £2,370,818 | £0 | 6 / 2 |
| 2024 | £381,962 | £354,904 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £219,155 | £282,451 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum
What does The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum do?
We are a community village hall and a museum dedicated to John Ruskin, Donald Campbell and The History of Coniston
How much income did The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum report in 2025?
The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum reported total income of £736k and reported expenditure of £469k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum?
The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum has a program ratio of 63.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum registered as a charity?
The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 October 2021 as charity number 1196305. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum?
The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JEFFREY ROGER CARROLL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum operate?
The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum a registered charity?
Yes — The Coniston Institute And Ruskin Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196305.
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- 14 May 2026
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