The West House and Heath Robinson Museum Trust
Analysis
The West House and Heath Robinson Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Middlesex. It was registered in May 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04172012). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The West House and Heath Robinson Museum Trust reported income of £221k and spending of £286k, spending 129% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £242k to £221k (-8.4%), an average of -2.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 115% 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, The West House and Heath Robinson Museum Trust sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include NML Foundation (£221k), Glusburn Community & Arts Centre (£222k) and Iceni Partnership (£221k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The trust operates the museum and shop with the help of volunteers, organising exhibitions, education and community activities in the museum and function rooms. It undertakes its responsibilities as landlord and fundraises in order to maintain the buildings and promote its other activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| NML Foundation | Liverpool | £221k |
| Glusburn Community & Arts Centre | Keighley | £222k |
| Iceni Partnership | Norfolk | £221k |
| Gatwick Aviation Museum | Surrey | £222k |