The Imperial War Museum Development Trust
Also known as: Iwm Development Trust
On March 7th 2012, the Trust became an independent body for the receipt and management of funds, including the transfer of unrestricted reserves from the Imperial War Museum in pursuit of its objectives.
Activities & Mission
On March 7th 2012, the Trust became an independent body for the receipt and management of funds, including the transfer of unrestricted reserves from the Imperial War Museum in pursuit of its objectives.
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 13% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
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 | £210,620 | £2,408,464 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £1,212,380 | £180,970 | £180,970 | £9,350,768 | £7,566,929 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,149,418 | £855,995 | £855,995 | £7,963,554 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £179,806 | £108,480 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £172,774 | £2,061,022 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Imperial War Museum Development Trust
What does The Imperial War Museum Development Trust do?
On March 7th 2012, the Trust became an independent body for the receipt and management of funds, including the transfer of unrestricted reserves from the Imperial War Museum in pursuit of its objectives.
How much income did The Imperial War Museum Development Trust report in 2025?
The Imperial War Museum Development Trust reported total income of £211k and reported expenditure of £2.41m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Imperial War Museum Development Trust?
The Imperial War Museum Development Trust has a program ratio of 14.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Imperial War Museum Development Trust registered as a charity?
The Imperial War Museum Development Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 2012 as charity number 1146784. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs The Imperial War Museum Development Trust?
The Imperial War Museum Development Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Keith Cameron. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Imperial War Museum Development Trust operate?
The Imperial War Museum Development Trust operates across 4 areas: Cambridgeshire, City Of Westminster, Manchester City and Southwark.
Is The Imperial War Museum Development Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Imperial War Museum Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146784.
Details
LAMBETH ROAD
LONDON
SE1 6HZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Iwm Development Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated