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The Royal Engineers Museum CIO

Also known as: Royal Engineers Museum

We collect, conserve and communicate the history of the Royal Engineers, exploring 300 years of history at the home of military ingenuity in Medway, Kent. The story is told to our wide audience through permanent galleries, exhibitions, STEM and history learning and community programming. Working with the RE family we develop the Collection to tell a continuing story of service and courage.

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Activities & Mission

We collect, conserve and communicate the history of the Royal Engineers, exploring 300 years of history at the home of military ingenuity in Medway, Kent. The story is told to our wide audience through permanent galleries, exhibitions, STEM and history learning and community programming. Working with the RE family we develop the Collection to tell a continuing story of service and courage.

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
£785,934
Latest Expenditure
£971,213

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 117.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £596,467
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £134,721
Investments £54,746
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £923,430
Raising Funds £47,783
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
£785,934
£971,213£923,430£1,514,595£025 / 62

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Engineers Museum CIO

What does The Royal Engineers Museum CIO do?

We collect, conserve and communicate the history of the Royal Engineers, exploring 300 years of history at the home of military ingenuity in Medway, Kent. The story is told to our wide audience through permanent galleries, exhibitions, STEM and history learning and community programming. Working with the RE family we develop the Collection to tell a continuing story of service and courage.

How much income did The Royal Engineers Museum CIO report in 2025?

The Royal Engineers Museum CIO reported total income of £786k and reported expenditure of £971k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Royal Engineers Museum CIO registered as a charity?

The Royal Engineers Museum CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 November 2024 as charity number 1211021. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs The Royal Engineers Museum CIO?

The Royal Engineers Museum CIO is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maj Gen David William Southall CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Engineers Museum CIO operate?

The Royal Engineers Museum CIO operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Royal Engineers Museum CIO a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Engineers Museum CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1211021.

Details

Address
Royal Engineers Museum
Brompton Barracks
Dock Road
CHATHAM
Kent
ME4 4UG
Registration Date
20 November 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5250707
Charity Number
1211021

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Trustees

Maj Gen David William Southall CBE Chair
Col Donald Leslie Deacon Bigger
Col Guy Stuart Cheesman ADC
Cora Constantin
Dr Gabriella Poppy Valentine Howell
Fraser Norwood
Helen Marie Gower
Paul James Brooks
ROBIN COLE-HAMILTON
Sir George Jessel DL
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Royal Engineers Museum

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30 July 2026
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