Migration Museum Project
Analysis
Migration Museum Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08544993). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Migration Museum Project reported income of £1.8m and spending of £1.6m, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £749k to £1.8m (+145%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 170%. Over the whole period it spent 88% 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, Migration Museum Project sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 96th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Egypt Exploration Society (£1.8m), Tender Education and Arts (£1.8m) and Project Seagrass (£1.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 76%, trading 6.6% and charitable activities 1.4%. Charitable activities took 85% of spending and raising funds 14%. Reserves of £383k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 21 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 76%
- Charitable activities 1.4%
- Trading 6.6%
- Investments 0.0%
- Other 16%
In the charity's own words
We are establishing Britain's missing Migration Museum - a moving and inspiring permanent cultural institution to explore how migration to and from the country over the ages has shaped us as individuals, communities and nations. The museum provides context and backdrop for conversations as well as support for teaching and learning about migration, and drives representation and inclusion.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Egypt Exploration Society | London | £1.8m |
| Tender Education and Arts | London | £1.8m |
| Project Seagrass | Mid Glamorgan | £1.8m |
| Alnwick District Playhouse Trust | Alnwick | £1.8m |