Crediton Area History and Museum Society
Analysis
Crediton Area History and Museum Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Crediton. It was registered in May 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending June 2026, Crediton Area History and Museum Society reported income of £18k and spending of £15k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2026, income grew from £8,510 to £18k (+117%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2026, when income rose by 56%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Crediton Area History and Museum Society sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Pontardawe Arts Centre (£18k), St Gregorys RC School PTA (£18k) and Wakefield Civic Society (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Organise and arrange talks/lectures on local historical matters for our community. Maintain, operate and staff the Town,s Museum including fund raising for it,s upkeep.Provide historical information to the local schools and organisations as and when required.Organise ,record and safely store historical records in a local Mansion.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Pontardawe Arts Centre | Swansea | £18k |
| St Gregorys RC School PTA | Stratford-Upon-Avon | £18k |
| Wakefield Civic Society | West Yorkshire | £18k |
| Mansfield Mechanics Institute Limited | Southwell | £18k |