MUSEUMS ESSEX
Registration #1152493 · Registered
museums-essex.orgphilip.wise@colchester.gov.uk
c/o Colchester & Ipswich Museum Service 40 Heckworth Close CO4 9TB
Museums Essex supports museums, galleries and heritage organisations deliver cultural and learning excellence in Essex. Its principal activities are: co-funding and supporting the Museum Development Officer to provide advice, Accreditation support and advocacy for archives, museums and galleries in Essex; four thematic networking meetings a year in heritage venues and a small grants programme.
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About MUSEUMS ESSEX
MUSEUMS ESSEX is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1152493), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), MUSEUMS ESSEX reported a total income of £9,002 and total expenditure of £5,652 (a spending ratio of 63%, indicating a reasonable proportion of funds directed to charitable work). According to the Charity Commission, MUSEUMS ESSEX operates with the following stated purpose: Museums Essex supports museums, galleries and heritage organisations deliver cultural and learning excellence in Essex. Its principal activities are: co-funding and supporting the Museum Development Officer to provide advice, Accreditation support and advocacy for archives, museums and galleries in Essex; four thematic networking meetings a year in heritage venues and a small grants programme. No significant governance concerns were identified for MUSEUMS ESSEX in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 62.8% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £9,002 | £5,652 | 63% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026