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The Fakenham Town Gas Works Museum Trust

Also known as: Fakenham Gasworks Museum

To advance the education of the public by providing access to and maintaining the only surviving town gasworks in England and Wales.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of the public by providing access to and maintaining the only surviving town gasworks in England and Wales.

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

Latest Income
£3,633
Latest Expenditure
£5,358

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 147.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 147.5%
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
£3,633
£5,3580 / 6
2024
£4,052
£2,1750 / 7
2023
£3,506
£2,6230 / 15
2022
£9,019
£4,1200 / 0
2021
£10,717
£3,4680 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Fakenham Town Gas Works Museum Trust

What does The Fakenham Town Gas Works Museum Trust do?

To advance the education of the public by providing access to and maintaining the only surviving town gasworks in England and Wales.

How much income did The Fakenham Town Gas Works Museum Trust report in 2025?

The Fakenham Town Gas Works Museum Trust reported total income of £4k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Fakenham Town Gas Works Museum Trust registered as a charity?

The Fakenham Town Gas Works Museum Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 1986 as charity number 294371. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs The Fakenham Town Gas Works Museum Trust?

The Fakenham Town Gas Works Museum Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr GEORGE STAFFORD ACHESON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Fakenham Town Gas Works Museum Trust operate?

The Fakenham Town Gas Works Museum Trust operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Fakenham Town Gas Works Museum Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Fakenham Town Gas Works Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294371.

Details

Address
The Cottage
Dereham Road
Colkirk
FAKENHAM
Norfolk
NR21 7NQ
Registration Date
3 June 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
294371
Charity Number
294371

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Trustees

Dr GEORGE STAFFORD ACHESON Chair
ALAN LONGMUIR
Ann Marie Harris
Jim Baldwin
Laurence Frederick Coburn
Nicholas Jonathan Ezra
Peggy Wai-Yee Johnson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Fakenham Gasworks Museum

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30 July 2026
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