Group for Education in Museums
Analysis
Group for Education in Museums is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chatham. It was registered in March 2002, 24 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. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04149246). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Group for Education in Museums reported income of £520k and spending of £557k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £238k to £520k (+118%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 66%. Over the whole period it spent 93% 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, Group for Education in Museums sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Long Shop Museum (£519k), Music and Arts Production Leeds (£520k) and Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat) (£518k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 76%, charitable activities 23% and investments 1.1%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £190k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 4 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 76%
- Charitable activities 23%
- Investments 1.1%
In the charity's own words
GEM promotes social, community and personal development through accessible, relevant and enjoyable heritage learning. GEM advocates the benefits of heritage learning and supports heritage organisations in developing progressive and inclusive learning. GEM's conferences, training events, email forums, website and publications encourage best professional practice.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Long Shop Museum | Suffolk | £519k |
| Music and Arts Production Leeds | Leeds | £520k |
| Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat) | East Sussex | £518k |
| HighTide Theatre Limited | London | £520k |