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Usk Rural Life Museum

The Charity operates a museum situated in the town of Usk and open to the public, with the aim of collecting, preserving and making available for research and education, artifacts and documents related to rural life in Monmouthshire.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity operates a museum situated in the town of Usk and open to the public, with the aim of collecting, preserving and making available for research and education, artifacts and documents related to rural life in Monmouthshire.

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
£30,197
Latest Expenditure
£24,517

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 81.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 81.2%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£30,197
£24,5170 / 60
2023
£22,882
£19,5530 / 60
2022
£13,458
£13,4300 / 50
2020
£14,680
£11,9820 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Usk Rural Life Museum

What does Usk Rural Life Museum do?

The Charity operates a museum situated in the town of Usk and open to the public, with the aim of collecting, preserving and making available for research and education, artifacts and documents related to rural life in Monmouthshire.

How much income did Usk Rural Life Museum report in 2024?

Usk Rural Life Museum reported total income of £30k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Usk Rural Life Museum registered as a charity?

Usk Rural Life Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 2016 as charity number 1165560. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Usk Rural Life Museum?

Usk Rural Life Museum is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID JOHN WHISTANCE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Usk Rural Life Museum operate?

Usk Rural Life Museum operates in Monmouthshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Usk Rural Life Museum a registered charity?

Yes — Usk Rural Life Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165560.

Details

Address
The Malt Barn
Maryport Street Car Park
Usk
NP15 1AB
Registration Date
12 February 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5055901
Charity Number
1165560

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Trustees

DAVID JOHN WHISTANCE Chair
DAVID WYNDHAM MORGAN
Also governs 1 other charity
JAN STRAKER FRANCIS
Nia Kathleen Osborne
RITA CHRISTINE EDWARDS
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