The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited
Also known as: Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens cares for, interprets and develops the historic sites at Norton Priory and Halton Castle, creating accessible learning and leisure environments for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Activities & Mission
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens cares for, interprets and develops the historic sites at Norton Priory and Halton Castle, creating accessible learning and leisure environments for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
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 44% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Facilities 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £734,168 | £697,814 | £567,813 | £1,657,784 | £220,478 | 11 / 60 |
| 2024 | £694,384 | £715,383 | £603,883 | £1,400,430 | £215,000 | 10 / 55 |
| 2023 | £447,548 | £605,082 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £676,139 | £582,220 | £0 | £757,963 | £295,398 | 8 / 40 |
| 2021 | £596,481 | £452,277 | £374,729 | £301,044 | £200,860 | 10 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited
What does The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited do?
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens cares for, interprets and develops the historic sites at Norton Priory and Halton Castle, creating accessible learning and leisure environments for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
How much income did The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited reported total income of £734k and reported expenditure of £698k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited?
The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited has a program ratio of 77.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 January 1976 as charity number 504870. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited?
The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited operate?
The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited operates in Halton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 504870.
Details
Tudor Road
Manor Park
Runcorn
WA7 1SX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated