Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited
Also known as: Murton Park
To operate the business of the Yorkshire Museum of Farming Limited, the objects of which are to preserve for the benefit of the Nation, agricultural machinery, equipment, buildings, documents and livestock of educational and historical interest and to maintain and operate a museum for the purpose of exhibiting to the public such items of educational or historical interest.
Activities & Mission
To operate the business of the Yorkshire Museum of Farming Limited, the objects of which are to preserve for the benefit of the Nation, agricultural machinery, equipment, buildings, documents and livestock of educational and historical interest and to maintain and operate a museum for the purpose of exhibiting to the public such items of educational or historical interest.
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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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 120). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £748,967 | £724,629 | £239,663 | £1,190,718 | £313,475 | 24 / 8 |
| 2024 | £682,376 | £692,199 | £223,980 | £1,166,380 | £276,839 | 23 / 8 |
| 2023 | £667,273 | £615,890 | £160,039 | £1,176,203 | £315,378 | 22 / 10 |
| 2022 | £619,840 | £591,704 | £145,106 | £1,124,820 | £481,290 | 23 / 10 |
| 2021 | £562,357 | £464,647 | £115,846 | £1,095,781 | £549,873 | 17 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited
What does Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited do?
To operate the business of the Yorkshire Museum of Farming Limited, the objects of which are to preserve for the benefit of the Nation, agricultural machinery, equipment, buildings, documents and livestock of educational and historical interest and to maintain and operate a museum for the purpose of exhibiting to the public such items of educational or historical interest.
How much income did Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited report in 2025?
Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited reported total income of £749k and reported expenditure of £725k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited?
Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited has a program ratio of 32.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 120 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited registered as a charity?
Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 1980 as charity number 510900. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited?
Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Oliver Martyn Harding Edwards. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited operate?
Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited operates across 10 areas, including Barnsley, Bradford City, Calderdale and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 510900.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Yorkshire Museum of Farming Limited
- Murton Park
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated