Atwell Wilson Motor Museum
Analysis
Atwell Wilson Motor Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wiltshire. It was registered in January 2011, 15 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 07384587). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Atwell Wilson Motor Museum reported income of £103k and spending of £69k, leaving 33% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £77k to £103k (+34%), an average of +7.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 247%. Over the whole period it spent 50% 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, Atwell Wilson Motor Museum sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Rhythm Studio Foundation (£103k), Wharf Theatre (£103k) and Exeter Little Theatre Company (£103k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Atwell Wilson Motor Museum maintains a collection of vehicles on display to promote public education, appreciation, knowledge and enjoyment. The arrangement of the vehicles and information displayed on each provide the public with the history, evolution and development of motor vehicles and their design, technology and accessories. Some vehicles have unique heritage and previous ownership.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Rhythm Studio Foundation | London | £103k |
| Wharf Theatre | Wiltshire | £103k |
| Exeter Little Theatre Company | Exeter | £103k |
| The Comedy Trust | Liverpool | £103k |