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Whitby Literary And Philosophical Society

Owns and manages Whitby Museum in North Yorkshire, which includes a Library and Document Archive, on behalf of the people of Whitby.

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Activities & Mission

Owns and manages Whitby Museum in North Yorkshire, which includes a Library and Document Archive, on behalf of the people of Whitby.

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
£305,129
Latest Expenditure
£348,405

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 114.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 114.2%
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
£305,129
£348,4050 / 60
2023
£364,648
£314,2930 / 45
2022
£243,177
£195,7270 / 45
2021
£134,355
£170,7320 / 45
2020
£293,183
£177,6080 / 50

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Frequently asked questions about Whitby Literary And Philosophical Society

What does Whitby Literary And Philosophical Society do?

Owns and manages Whitby Museum in North Yorkshire, which includes a Library and Document Archive, on behalf of the people of Whitby.

How much income did Whitby Literary And Philosophical Society report in 2024?

Whitby Literary And Philosophical Society reported total income of £305k and reported expenditure of £348k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Whitby Literary And Philosophical Society registered as a charity?

Whitby Literary And Philosophical Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 2017 as charity number 1171266. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Whitby Literary And Philosophical Society?

Whitby Literary And Philosophical Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr David Rodwell-Cox. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Whitby Literary And Philosophical Society operate?

Whitby Literary And Philosophical Society operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Whitby Literary And Philosophical Society a registered charity?

Yes — Whitby Literary And Philosophical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171266.

Details

Address
WHITBY MUSEUM
PANNET PARK
WHITBY
YO21 1RE
Registration Date
24 January 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5090781
Charity Number
1171266

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Trustees

Dr David Rodwell-Cox Chair
Colin Clifford Pyrah OBE
Gregory Simon Pipe
MRS A ROBERTS
Also governs 1 other charity
MRS R SMITH
Also governs 1 other charity
Penny Cockill
Robert Charles Smith
Robert Henry Williams
SARAH MARGARET BOOTH
Susan Morton

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