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the wye rural museum trust

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. The Wye Rural Museum Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Kent and operates in Kent.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust owns and runs Brook Rural Museum. The Museum is housed in a magnificent 14th century barn and an important early 19th century oast house, and is devoted to an important collection of objects relating to the agriculture of Kent. Most of the collection relates to the period when animals provided the main source of power for farm work.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£125,553
Latest Expenditure
£85,011

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 67.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 67.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£125,553£85,0110 / 24
2023£55,222£37,0980 / 16
2022£17,501£21,0180 / 36
2021£25,659£11,9120 / 26
2020£16,490£17,7390 / 30

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Details

Address
Brook Rural Museum
The Street
Brook
ASHFORD
Kent
TN25 5PF
Registration Date
5 June 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1055879
Charity Number
1055879

Trustees

Dr JEREMY CLARKE
Sir George Jessel DL
THE RT HON SIR JOHN FRANK MUMMERY BCLHON LLD
Dr JOHN NIGHTINGALE
Dr Sheila Mary Sweetinburgh BA MA PhD
PROFESSOR PAUL WEBSTER
Dr John Bulaitis
Timothy Betts
Michael James West