HISTORIC RYDE SOCIETY
Registration #1173957 · Registered
http://www.historicrydesociety.comadmin@historicrydesociety.com
The Museum of Ryde Royal Victoria Arcade PO33 2LQ
The charity runs The Museum of Ryde, a museum of records, articles and artefacts relating to the history of Ryde and its people. The Museum of Ryde also incorporates the Donald McGill Postcard Museum, dedicated to the postcard artist.
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About HISTORIC RYDE SOCIETY
HISTORIC RYDE SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1173957). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), HISTORIC RYDE SOCIETY reported a total income of £10,111 and total expenditure of £19,040, a spending ratio of 188% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, HISTORIC RYDE SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: The charity runs The Museum of Ryde, a museum of records, articles and artefacts relating to the history of Ryde and its people. The Museum of Ryde also incorporates the Donald McGill Postcard Museum, dedicated to the postcard artist. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. 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: 188.3% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £10,111 | £19,040 | 188% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026