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The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum

The Trust owns a collection of over 40,000 objects, documents and photographs chronicling the history of the King's Own Royal Regiment from its formation in 1680 to its amalgamation in 1959 with the Border Regiment to form the King's Own Royal Border Regiment. By agreement with the City Council of Lancaster, the collection is curated, stored, exhibited and managed by Lancaster City Museums.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust owns a collection of over 40,000 objects, documents and photographs chronicling the history of the King's Own Royal Regiment from its formation in 1680 to its amalgamation in 1959 with the Border Regiment to form the King's Own Royal Border Regiment. By agreement with the City Council of Lancaster, the collection is curated, stored, exhibited and managed by Lancaster City Museums.

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

Latest Income
£9,135
Latest Expenditure
£15,192

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 166.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 166.3%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£45,948
£31,7690 / 0
2023
£31,922
£33,4390 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum

What does The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum do?

The Trust owns a collection of over 40,000 objects, documents and photographs chronicling the history of the King's Own Royal Regiment from its formation in 1680 to its amalgamation in 1959 with the Border Regiment to form the King's Own Royal Border Regiment. By agreement with the City Council of Lancaster, the collection is curated, stored, exhibited and managed by Lancaster City Museums.

How much income did The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum report in 2024?

The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum reported total income of £46k and reported expenditure of £32k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum registered as a charity?

The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 1976 as charity number 272109. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum?

The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum operate?

The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum a registered charity?

Yes — The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 272109.

Details

Address
KING'S OWN ROYAL REGIMENT MUSEUM
CITY MUSEUM
MARKET SQUARE
LANCASTER
LANCASHIRE
LA1 1HT
Registration Date
26 October 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
272109
Charity Number
272109

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