The Weardale Museum
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.
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.
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
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — The Weardale Museum (organisation 517100)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £94,249 | £60,461 | 0 / 145 | |||
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Weardale Museum
What does The Weardale Museum do?
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.
How much income did The Weardale Museum report in 2025?
The Weardale Museum reported total income of £94k and reported expenditure of £60k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Weardale Museum registered as a charity?
The Weardale Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 2019 as charity number 1185086. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs The Weardale Museum?
The Weardale Museum is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Phillippa Carne Rowe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Weardale Museum operate?
The Weardale Museum operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Weardale Museum a registered charity?
Yes — The Weardale Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185086.
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