The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust
The Trust's role is to support the preservation, conservation and interpretation of the Museum collections, historic buildings and landscape of the Gunnersbury estate for the public benefit, to help develop the museum service and to support the provision of sporting and leisure facilities for the enjoyment and benefit of all. Our current activities involve raising funds for the regeneration scheme
Activities & Mission
The Trust's role is to support the preservation, conservation and interpretation of the Museum collections, historic buildings and landscape of the Gunnersbury estate for the public benefit, to help develop the museum service and to support the provision of sporting and leisure facilities for the enjoyment and benefit of all. Our current activities involve raising funds for the regeneration scheme
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 45% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,492,736 | £2,481,426 | £1,908,567 | £834,230 | £564,000 | 39 / 140 |
| 2024 | £2,442,384 | £2,346,548 | £2,303,377 | £822,920 | £775,179 | 42 / 40 |
| 2021 | £27,110 | £12,456 | 0 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust
What does The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust do?
The Trust's role is to support the preservation, conservation and interpretation of the Museum collections, historic buildings and landscape of the Gunnersbury estate for the public benefit, to help develop the museum service and to support the provision of sporting and leisure facilities for the enjoyment and benefit of all. Our current activities involve raising funds for the regeneration scheme
How much income did The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust report in 2025?
The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust reported total income of £2.49m and reported expenditure of £2.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust?
The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust has a program ratio of 76.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust registered as a charity?
The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 August 2016 as charity number 1168709. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust?
The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor James Donald Knowles. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust operate?
The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust operates across 2 areas: Ealing and Hounslow.
Is The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Gunnersbury Museum And Park Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168709.
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Gunnersbury Park
Popes Lane
W3 8LQ
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