The Tank Museum Limited
To conserve, develop and interpret the national collection of Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles, to enable people to better understand armoured warfare, and its impact on society-past, present and future.
Activities & Mission
To conserve, develop and interpret the national collection of Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles, to enable people to better understand armoured warfare, and its impact on society-past, present and future.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 29% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £9,842,759 | £9,517,981 | £5,966,773 | £29,451,361 | £3,078,206 | 103 / 186 |
| 2023 | £9,518,361 | £8,725,242 | £5,018,149 | £28,770,494 | £2,258,278 | 99 / 140 |
| 2022 | £8,088,655 | £7,531,725 | £4,290,469 | £27,619,023 | £4,914,563 | 93 / 84 |
| 2021 | £7,239,332 | £6,138,410 | £3,667,062 | £27,721,494 | £2,257,433 | 79 / 93 |
| 2020 | £5,628,341 | £5,008,305 | £3,418,815 | £25,966,662 | £2,087,672 | 100 / 80 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Tank Museum Limited
What does The Tank Museum Limited do?
To conserve, develop and interpret the national collection of Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles, to enable people to better understand armoured warfare, and its impact on society-past, present and future.
How much income did The Tank Museum Limited report in 2024?
The Tank Museum Limited reported total income of £9.84m and reported expenditure of £9.52m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Tank Museum Limited?
The Tank Museum Limited has a program ratio of 60.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Tank Museum Limited registered as a charity?
The Tank Museum Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 2004 as charity number 1102661. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs The Tank Museum Limited?
The Tank Museum Limited is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Tank Museum Limited operate?
The Tank Museum Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Tank Museum Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Tank Museum Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102661.
Details
Bovington
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6JG
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- 14 May 2026
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