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Torquay Museum Society CIO

Museum education, local history, natural history, lecture programme, specialist interest groups ranging from Astronomy to Zoology, community based projects and social and fundraising events.

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Activities & Mission

Museum education, local history, natural history, lecture programme, specialist interest groups ranging from Astronomy to Zoology, community based projects and social and fundraising events.

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
£9,355
Latest Expenditure
£8,753

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 93.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 93.6%
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
£9,355
£8,7530 / 2
2024
£12,342
£11,7310 / 2
2023
£11,757
£10,6380 / 4
2022
£12,913
£12,6380 / 4
2021
£8,333
£9,3920 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Torquay Museum Society CIO

What does Torquay Museum Society CIO do?

Museum education, local history, natural history, lecture programme, specialist interest groups ranging from Astronomy to Zoology, community based projects and social and fundraising events.

How much income did Torquay Museum Society CIO report in 2025?

Torquay Museum Society CIO reported total income of £9k and reported expenditure of £9k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Torquay Museum Society CIO registered as a charity?

Torquay Museum Society CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 2015 as charity number 1161126. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Torquay Museum Society CIO?

Torquay Museum Society CIO is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Torquay Museum Society CIO operate?

Torquay Museum Society CIO operates in Torbay, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Torquay Museum Society CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Torquay Museum Society CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161126.

Details

Address
Summerland Cottage
48 Trumlands Road
St Marychurch
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 4RE
Registration Date
31 March 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5057968
Charity Number
1161126

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Trustees

Christine Meredith
David Geoffrey Norman
Also governs 1 other charity
David J Wills
Maggi Douglas-Dunbar
Simon Gerard Crabtree
Suzanne Mary Thomas

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