MUSEUM OF COUNTRY BYGONES TRUST

About MUSEUM OF COUNTRY BYGONES TRUST

MUSEUM OF COUNTRY BYGONES TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 514643). 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 (2023), MUSEUM OF COUNTRY BYGONES TRUST reported a total income of £40,919 and total expenditure of £67,785, a spending ratio of 166% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, MUSEUM OF COUNTRY BYGONES TRUST describes its activities as follows: The museum contains over 3000 artefacts relating to country life from a bygone age. The museum is open to the public on Sunday afternoon during the summer period and during the Heritage Open Days weekend. It also welcomes private visits throughout the year from clubs and individuals. The museum also organises educational days for schools and loans out items to local shows and events. Our analysis has identified 2 high-severity concerns 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: 165.7% of income spent on charitable work