the weardale museum
The charity supports the general public. The Weardale Museum is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Bishop Auckland and operates in Durham.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
We are a small independent folk museum run by volunteers for the past 35 years and located at the High House Methodist Chapel .We provide a sense of place for those who live and visit Weardale by telling the stories of its history and heritage. We provide a family history service using our 70,000 database of Weardale families and we hold extensive collections of Weardale photographs and artefacts.
Fundraising
See where The Weardale Museum is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £55,304 | £74,618 | 0 / 146 | |||
| 2023 | £193,071 | £93,032 | 0 / 145 | |||
| 2022 | £72,850 | £88,589 | 0 / 145 | |||
| 2021 | £128,594 | £91,412 | 0 / 145 | |||
| 2020 | £36,116 | £11,687 | 0 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Ireshopeburn
BISHOP AUCKLAND
DL13 1HD
Registry Information
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