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Torbay Museums Trust

Also known as: Torquay Museum Society, Torquay Natural History Society

Advancement of education by promoting the study of the Natural Sciences and Human History.Particular emphasis is placed on Natural History, Archeology, Anthropology, Ethnography, Social and Local History and the Industrial and Decorative Arts.

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Activities & Mission

Advancement of education by promoting the study of the Natural Sciences and Human History.Particular emphasis is placed on Natural History, Archeology, Anthropology, Ethnography, Social and Local History and the Industrial and Decorative Arts.

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

Latest Income
£484,139
Latest Expenditure
£494,246

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 102.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 102.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£484,139
£494,2460 / 10
2024
£485,199
£343,9750 / 8
2023
£258,675
£341,6230 / 20
2022
£376,356
£399,9770 / 25
2021
£402,298
£375,8280 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Torbay Museums Trust

What does Torbay Museums Trust do?

Advancement of education by promoting the study of the Natural Sciences and Human History.Particular emphasis is placed on Natural History, Archeology, Anthropology, Ethnography, Social and Local History and the Industrial and Decorative Arts.

How much income did Torbay Museums Trust report in 2025?

Torbay Museums Trust reported total income of £484k and reported expenditure of £494k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Torbay Museums Trust registered as a charity?

Torbay Museums Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 August 1993 as charity number 1025390. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Torbay Museums Trust?

Torbay Museums Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas Talbot Powe DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Torbay Museums Trust operate?

Torbay Museums Trust operates in Torbay, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Torbay Museums Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Torbay Museums Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1025390.

Details

Address
TORQUAY MUSEUM
529 BABBACOMBE ROAD
TORQUAY
TQ1 1HG
Registration Date
26 August 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1025390
Charity Number
1025390

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Trustees

Nicholas Talbot Powe DL Chair
Alison Flora MacMillan LVO JP DL
Chantal Geraldine Ashwell
Also governs 1 other charity
David Geoffrey Norman
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Prof Stephen J Rippon
thomas harper cadbury
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Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Torquay Museum Society
  • Torquay Natural History Society

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14 May 2026
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