The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund
Also known as: Charles Dickens Museum
The preservation of the last remaining house in London of Charles Dickens as well as a substantial collection of material relating to his life and work, and operating a museum to make these available for educational purposes to the general public, scholars and researchers.
Activities & Mission
The preservation of the last remaining house in London of Charles Dickens as well as a substantial collection of material relating to his life and work, and operating a museum to make these available for educational purposes to the general public, scholars and researchers.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 51% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% 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 | £982,389 | £972,239 | £760,065 | £6,157,790 | £539,367 | 19 / 56 |
| 2024 | £916,218 | £944,159 | £706,997 | £5,508,314 | £538,822 | 17 / 48 |
| 2023 | £747,204 | £994,550 | £810,954 | £5,529,742 | £522,049 | 17 / 49 |
| 2022 | £842,966 | £697,459 | £583,948 | £5,781,469 | £725,400 | 22 / 62 |
| 2021 | £810,859 | £674,585 | £591,730 | £5,630,413 | £457,860 | 16 / 57 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund
What does The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund do?
The preservation of the last remaining house in London of Charles Dickens as well as a substantial collection of material relating to his life and work, and operating a museum to make these available for educational purposes to the general public, scholars and researchers.
How much income did The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund report in 2025?
The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund reported total income of £982k and reported expenditure of £972k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund?
The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund has a program ratio of 77.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund registered as a charity?
The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 1963 as charity number 212172. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund?
The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund operate?
The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Dickens House And The Dickens House Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212172.
Details
48-49 Doughty Street
LONDON
WC1N 2LX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Charles Dickens Museum
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated