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Wycombe Heritage And Arts Trust

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Provide a well-managed and accessible collection that reflects the material culture of communities across Wycombe District in an enjoyable, friendly, safe and surprising environment that actively encourages life-long learning for all.To strengthen partnerships internally and externally, in order to promote the Museum as a valuable resource for the community visitors and heritage specialists.

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Activities & Mission

Provide a well-managed and accessible collection that reflects the material culture of communities across Wycombe District in an enjoyable, friendly, safe and surprising environment that actively encourages life-long learning for all.To strengthen partnerships internally and externally, in order to promote the Museum as a valuable resource for the community visitors and heritage specialists.

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
£245,590
Latest Expenditure
£269,104

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £498,907
Charitable Activities £1,572
Other Trading £9,331
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £361,323
Raising Funds £19,179
Governance £22,176
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£245,590
£269,1040 / 65
2024
£258,879
£258,0230 / 67
2023
£239,486
£241,2870 / 50
2022
£269,341
£293,8900 / 50
2021
£509,810
£380,502£361,323£146,793£78,46021 / 42

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wycombe Heritage And Arts Trust

What does Wycombe Heritage And Arts Trust do?

Provide a well-managed and accessible collection that reflects the material culture of communities across Wycombe District in an enjoyable, friendly, safe and surprising environment that actively encourages life-long learning for all.To strengthen partnerships internally and externally, in order to promote the Museum as a valuable resource for the community visitors and heritage specialists.

How much income did Wycombe Heritage And Arts Trust report in 2025?

Wycombe Heritage And Arts Trust reported total income of £246k and reported expenditure of £269k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wycombe Heritage And Arts Trust registered as a charity?

Wycombe Heritage And Arts Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 2014 as charity number 1155456. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Wycombe Heritage And Arts Trust?

Wycombe Heritage And Arts Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Guy Richard John Foreman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wycombe Heritage And Arts Trust operate?

Wycombe Heritage And Arts Trust operates in Buckinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wycombe Heritage And Arts Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Wycombe Heritage And Arts Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155456.

Details

Address
Wycombe Museum
The Greenway
HIGH WYCOMBE
HP13 6PX
Registration Date
24 January 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5043009
Charity Number
1155456

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Trustees

Guy Richard John Foreman Chair
David Gilbert
Eleftheria Chrysovalantou Neep
Fay Ewing
James Gordon Peters
Lyndsey Feeney
Mike Hopkins
Poppy Ellen Lawrence Carr
Rosemary Margaret Anne Brake
Susan Linda Leighs
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