The Holburne Museum
Also known as: The Holburne Museum of Art
Provision and operation of museum of fine and decorative arts with at its heart the collection of Sir William Holburne. The Holburne Museum stages international exhibitions and other projects involving fine and decorative arts of all periods and is admired for its dynamic displays, vibrant learning and community engagement programme and innovative interpretation.
Activities & Mission
Provision and operation of museum of fine and decorative arts with at its heart the collection of Sir William Holburne. The Holburne Museum stages international exhibitions and other projects involving fine and decorative arts of all periods and is admired for its dynamic displays, vibrant learning and community engagement programme and innovative interpretation.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 153). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £3,732,963 | £2,447,040 | £1,960,230 | £15,347,099 | £671,812 | 24 / 300 |
| 2024 | £2,569,152 | £2,250,861 | £1,439,840 | £13,929,432 | £700,000 | 23 / 300 |
| 2023 | £2,242,185 | £2,447,016 | £2,243,306 | £13,242,283 | £1,284,231 | 20 / 300 |
| 2022 | £1,886,454 | £1,832,531 | £1,604,712 | £13,159,863 | £1,524,424 | 20 / 300 |
| 2021 | £1,671,909 | £1,759,595 | £1,644,120 | £12,527,190 | £691,549 | 15 / 252 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Holburne Museum
What does The Holburne Museum do?
Provision and operation of museum of fine and decorative arts with at its heart the collection of Sir William Holburne. The Holburne Museum stages international exhibitions and other projects involving fine and decorative arts of all periods and is admired for its dynamic displays, vibrant learning and community engagement programme and innovative interpretation.
How much income did The Holburne Museum report in 2025?
The Holburne Museum reported total income of £3.73m and reported expenditure of £2.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Holburne Museum?
The Holburne Museum has a program ratio of 52.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 153 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Holburne Museum registered as a charity?
The Holburne Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 1966 as charity number 310288. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs The Holburne Museum?
The Holburne Museum 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 Holburne Museum operate?
The Holburne Museum operates in Bath And North East Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Holburne Museum a registered charity?
Yes — The Holburne Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 310288.
Details
GREAT PULTENEY STREET
BATH
BA2 4DB
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Holburne Museum of Art
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated