Woodhorn Charitable Trust
Operates six museums and cultural facilities in Northumberland. Advances learning, research and education through access to arts, heritage, culture and collections. Safeguards historic colliery buildings, historical artifacts, local collections and provides the public with access to these.
Activities & Mission
Operates six museums and cultural facilities in Northumberland. Advances learning, research and education through access to arts, heritage, culture and collections. Safeguards historic colliery buildings, historical artifacts, local collections and provides the public with access to these.
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.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 81% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,896,566 | £2,080,994 | £1,906,468 | £232,532 | £0 | 39 / 26 |
| 2024 | £1,942,179 | £2,093,384 | £2,093,384 | £416,960 | £193,980 | 33 / 32 |
| 2023 | £1,972,072 | £2,283,817 | £2,079,283 | £568,165 | £139,500 | 64 / 31 |
| 2022 | £2,314,789 | £2,307,520 | £2,133,868 | £879,910 | £253,607 | 54 / 25 |
| 2021 | £2,339,685 | £2,092,975 | £1,832,268 | £872,641 | £137,500 | 52 / 17 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Woodhorn Charitable Trust
What does Woodhorn Charitable Trust do?
Operates six museums and cultural facilities in Northumberland. Advances learning, research and education through access to arts, heritage, culture and collections. Safeguards historic colliery buildings, historical artifacts, local collections and provides the public with access to these.
How much income did Woodhorn Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Woodhorn Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.90m and reported expenditure of £2.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Woodhorn Charitable Trust?
Woodhorn Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 100.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Woodhorn Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Woodhorn Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 2009 as charity number 1129712. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Woodhorn Charitable Trust?
Woodhorn Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael William Orde. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Woodhorn Charitable Trust operate?
Woodhorn Charitable Trust operates across 4 areas: Scotland, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside and Northumberland.
Is Woodhorn Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Woodhorn Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129712.
Details
Woodhorn Museum
QEII Country Park
ASHINGTON
Northumberland
NE63 9YF
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