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the friends of the bowes museum

The charity supports the general public. The Friends Of The Bowes Museum is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in County Durham and operates in Durham.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To assist in the education of the public through the promotion and awareness of The Bowes Museum and its collections, through the activity of a group of Friends

Fundraising

See where The Friends Of The Bowes Museum is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£34,803
Latest Expenditure
£18,531

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 53.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 53.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£34,803£18,5310 / 12
2023£37,459£84,4270 / 15
2022£34,491£13,7220 / 22
2021£44,742£21,2150 / 20
2020£41,949£37,6650 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
Friends' Office
The Bowes Museum
Newgate
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP
Registration Date
26 June 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
507680
Charity Number
507680

Trustees

Gillian Pryce-Taylor
Elizabeth Mary Beadle
Elaine Hicks
Jacqueline Persse
Dorothy Jane Brenkley
Helen Margaret Rowell
Colin Hardy
David John Phillips
Professor Cheryl Buckley
Carol Ann Marcelino