CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUM LIMITED
Registration #272381 · Registered
www.coam.org.uktrustees@coam.org.uk
Chiltern Open Air Museum Newland Park HP8 4AB
Museum which rescues historic buildings under threat in Chilterns Area and re-erects them within a 45 acre traditional landscape with interpretation for visitors. The buildings range from domestic, agricultural to rural industrial dating from 15c to post WW2. Activities include historical re-enactments, rural craft demos, traditional farming practices with livestock. Lifelong learning is provided.
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About CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUM LIMITED
CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUM LIMITED is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 272381). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 80/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUM LIMITED reported a total income of £951,552 and total expenditure of £1,137,727, a spending ratio of 120% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUM LIMITED describes its activities as follows: Museum which rescues historic buildings under threat in Chilterns Area and re-erects them within a 45 acre traditional landscape with interpretation for visitors. The buildings range from domestic, agricultural to rural industrial dating from 15c to post WW2. Activities include historical re-enactments, rural craft demos, traditional farming practices with livestock. Lifelong learning is provided. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUM LIMITED. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 119.6% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £951,552 | £1,137,727 | 120% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026