THE PRIEST'S HOUSE MUSEUM TRUST

About THE PRIEST'S HOUSE MUSEUM TRUST

THE PRIEST'S HOUSE MUSEUM TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1068540). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 63/100 — 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 (2025), THE PRIEST'S HOUSE MUSEUM TRUST reported a total income of £242,312 and total expenditure of £409,414, a spending ratio of 169% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE PRIEST'S HOUSE MUSEUM TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Museum saves, cares for and uses local heritage artefacts to tell the story of the people of East Dorset. The Museum offers an extensive learning programme with family activities and children's events regularly organised throughout the year. A regular temporary exhibition programme shares local stories and history. The Priest's House Museum Trust trades as the Museum of East Dorset. 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: 169.0% of income spent on charitable work