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The Friends Of Blake Museum

To support the Blake Museum, Bridgwater, both by fundraising and also by day-to-day management. The Museum is owned by Bridgwater Town Council.

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Activities & Mission

To support the Blake Museum, Bridgwater, both by fundraising and also by day-to-day management. The Museum is owned by Bridgwater Town 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

Latest Income
£12,459
Latest Expenditure
£5,495

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 44.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 44.1%
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
£12,459
£5,4950 / 30
2024
£13,733
£3,7560 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Blake Museum

What does The Friends Of Blake Museum do?

To support the Blake Museum, Bridgwater, both by fundraising and also by day-to-day management. The Museum is owned by Bridgwater Town Council.

How much income did The Friends Of Blake Museum report in 2025?

The Friends Of Blake Museum reported total income of £12k 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 Friends Of Blake Museum registered as a charity?

The Friends Of Blake Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 October 2003 as charity number 1099815. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Friends Of Blake Museum?

The Friends Of Blake Museum is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Friends Of Blake Museum operate?

The Friends Of Blake Museum operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Friends Of Blake Museum a registered charity?

Yes — The Friends Of Blake Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1099815.

Details

Address
Blake Museum
5 Blake Street
Bridgwater
TA6 3NB
Registration Date
2 October 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4002181
Charity Number
1099815

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Trustees

Ann Denise Hamblett Ms
LESLEY WITHERS
Mervyn John Walker
MICHAEL SEARLE
Rob Gardner
ROGER BLACKBURN
STEWART HARWOOD RICHARDS
Tony Aspey

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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