the royal engineers museum

The charity supports children and young people, other defined groups, and the general public. The Royal Engineers Museum is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Chatham and operates in Kent.

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 collect, preserve and present accessibly the works and activities of the Royal Engineers through a Museum and Library; to educate and promote scholarship and enjoyment therein for military and civilian customers; thereby to contribute positively to the proficiency, reputation and efficiency of the Royal Engineers, the recruitment and inspiration of its members and the benefit of the public.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Kent

Financial Information

Latest Income

£860,573

Latest Expenditure

£836,242

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 93.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 6.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £667,704

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £145,354

Investments £47,515

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £780,838

Raising Funds £55,404

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£860,573	£836,242	£780,838	£1,599,960	£0	25 / 27
2023	£752,864	£1,068,942	£1,017,686	£1,529,416	£0	25 / 29
2022	£634,545	£793,944	£750,171	£1,843,009	£0	25 / 15
2021	£1,084,715	£2,621,026	£2,592,905	£2,139,591	£0	20 / 15
2020	£835,659	£796,407	£771,553	£3,557,900	£0	18 / 15