MARGATE MUSEUMS TRUST

About MARGATE MUSEUMS TRUST

MARGATE MUSEUMS TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1173031). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 58/100 — 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), MARGATE MUSEUMS TRUST reported a total income of £4,216 and total expenditure of £7,198, a spending ratio of 171% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, MARGATE MUSEUMS TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Trust is the custodian of an extensive collection of historical artefacts of the town of Margate dating back to the Bronze Age on behalf of Thanet District Council. We open & operate both the Margate Museum and Tudor House enabling access to the towns past through exhibitions, talks, educational visits and assisting students, bodies and individuals with research into the town of Margate. 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: 170.7% of income spent on charitable work