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the museums association

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. The Museums Association is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.


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 advance education in, and to foster and encourage the preservation and better understanding of the material heritage of mankind and the environment for the public benefit by the promotion and development of museums and galleries and encouraging the involvementof the public. To establish and advance professional standards of those employed in museums and galleries.

Fundraising

See where The Museums Association is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,352,624
Latest Expenditure
£2,930,703

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 124.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £345,235
Charitable Activities £1,661,370
Other Trading £0
Investments £276,891
Other Income £69,128

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,930,703
Raising Funds £0
Governance £14,224
Grants to Institutions £825,222
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£2,352,624£2,930,703£2,930,703£2,312,865£649,00021 / 230
2023£2,864,433£2,280,586£2,280,586£3,050,471£719,35821 / 230
2022£2,072,157£2,494,200£2,494,200£2,857,500£942,12118 / 217
2021£2,401,473£1,723,847£1,723,847£3,407,769£921,58620 / 250
2020£2,171,445£2,341,457£2,341,457£2,428,453£604,73721 / 223

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers