THE STORY MUSEUM

About THE STORY MUSEUM

THE STORY MUSEUM is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1107809). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE STORY MUSEUM reported a total income of £2,287,141 and total expenditure of £2,302,467, a spending ratio of 101% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE STORY MUSEUM describes its activities as follows: The Story Museum has three core charitable aims: a) to establish and maintain a museum dedicated to children's literature and the City of Oxford; b) to conserve, interpret and develop collections and heritage assets relevant to these subjects; c) to provide learning opportunities for and promote literacy and creativity among children, young people and families. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE STORY MUSEUM. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. 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: 100.7% of income spent on charitable work