The Wells Museum

Also known as: The Wells and Mendip Museum

The running of a museum relating to the town of Wells and the Mendip Hills

Activities & Mission

The running of a museum relating to the town of Wells and the Mendip Hills

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

Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£540,425

Latest Expenditure

£110,431

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 3.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 15.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 67% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £38,245

Charitable Activities £14,839

Other Trading £12,505

Investments £0

Other Income £474,836

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,214

Raising Funds £1,735

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £91,482

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	£540,425	£110,431	£17,214	£429,994	£29,988	4 / 30

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Frequently asked questions about The Wells Museum

What does The Wells Museum do?

The running of a museum relating to the town of Wells and the Mendip Hills

How much income did The Wells Museum report in 2024?

The Wells Museum reported total income of £540k and reported expenditure of £110k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Wells Museum?

The Wells Museum has a program ratio of 3.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Wells Museum registered as a charity?

The Wells Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 August 2023 as charity number 1204396. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Wells Museum?

The Wells Museum is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUSAN MARY ISHERWOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wells Museum operate?

The Wells Museum operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Wells Museum a registered charity?

Yes — The Wells Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1204396.