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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.

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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

Latest Income
£734,168
Latest Expenditure
£697,814

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 81.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 20% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 18.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £149,487
Charitable Activities £427,958
Other Trading £93,364
Investments £9,780
Other Income £53,579

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £567,813
Raising Funds £130,001
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£734,168
£697,814£567,813£1,657,784£220,47811 / 60
2024
£694,384
£715,383£603,883£1,400,430£215,00010 / 55
2023
£447,548
£605,0820 / 40
2022
£676,139
£582,220£0£757,963£295,3988 / 40
2021
£596,481
£452,277£374,729£301,044£200,86010 / 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

Address
Norton Priory Museum Trust
Tudor Road
Manor Park
Runcorn
WA7 1SX
Registration Date
29 January 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
504870
Charity Number
504870

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Trustees

Christopher Carlin
Dr MARTIN MORLIDGE
Guy Charles Thomas
Hannah Melarangi
Jennifer Gavin
John Abbott
Laura Jane Bevan
Also governs 1 other charity
Lynn Karen Pegler
MOIRA HELEN STEVENSON
Also governs 1 other charity
Paula Williams
Sharon Allen
Sir Richard Christopher Brooke
Also governs 1 other charity
Therese Jane Kearney

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Norton Priory Museum & Gardens

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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