The Peace Museum

The Peace Museum, in its galleries and travelling exhibitions, tells the stories of peace, peacemakers and the peace movement. Using its collection of over 16,000 artefacts, it engages in educational outreach and promotes peace and justice locally, nationally and internationally through its work with schools, community groups, peace organisations and other peace museums throughout the world.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£657,707

Latest Expenditure

£740,709

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 88% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% of UK Education 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 £96,529

Charitable Activities £551,473

Other Trading £7,157

Investments £2,548

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £737,948

Raising Funds £2,761

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 2024.

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
2024	£657,707	£740,709	£737,948	£125,805	£85,000	8 / 5
2023	£218,917	£258,186				0 / 3
2022	£134,506	£200,280				0 / 5
2021	£236,003	£140,858				0 / 5
2020	£213,953	£112,060				0 / 5

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Frequently asked questions about The Peace Museum

What does The Peace Museum do?

How much income did The Peace Museum report in 2024?

The Peace Museum reported total income of £658k and reported expenditure of £741k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Peace Museum?

The Peace Museum has a program ratio of 112.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Peace Museum registered as a charity?

The Peace Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 March 1997 as charity number 1061102. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Peace Museum?

The Peace Museum is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Peace Museum operate?

The Peace Museum operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Peace Museum a registered charity?

Yes — The Peace Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061102.