The Priest's House Museum Trust
The Museum saves, cares for and uses local heritage artefacts to tell the story of the people of East Dorset. The Museum offers an extensive learning programme with family activities and children's events regularly organised throughout the year. A regular temporary exhibition programme shares local stories and history. The Priest's House Museum Trust trades as the Museum of East Dorset.
Activities & Mission
The Museum saves, cares for and uses local heritage artefacts to tell the story of the people of East Dorset. The Museum offers an extensive learning programme with family activities and children's events regularly organised throughout the year. A regular temporary exhibition programme shares local stories and history. The Priest's House Museum Trust trades as the Museum of East Dorset.
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 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £242,312 | £409,414 | 0 / 118 | |||
| 2024 | £312,555 | £471,865 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2023 | £359,977 | £334,608 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2022 | £296,410 | £473,376 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2021 | £610,899 | £463,254 | £426,835 | £2,561,293 | £1,075,636 | 8 / 150 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Priest's House Museum Trust
What does The Priest's House Museum Trust do?
The Museum saves, cares for and uses local heritage artefacts to tell the story of the people of East Dorset. The Museum offers an extensive learning programme with family activities and children's events regularly organised throughout the year. A regular temporary exhibition programme shares local stories and history. The Priest's House Museum Trust trades as the Museum of East Dorset.
How much income did The Priest's House Museum Trust report in 2025?
The Priest's House Museum Trust reported total income of £242k and reported expenditure of £409k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Priest's House Museum Trust?
The Priest's House Museum Trust has a program ratio of 69.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Priest's House Museum Trust registered as a charity?
The Priest's House Museum Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 1998 as charity number 1068540. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs The Priest's House Museum Trust?
The Priest's House Museum Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Priest's House Museum Trust operate?
The Priest's House Museum Trust operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Priest's House Museum Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Priest's House Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068540.
Details
23-29 HIGH STREET
WIMBORNE MINSTER
DORSET
BH21 1HR
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