The Stained Glass Museum
Analysis
The Stained Glass Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ely. It was registered in October 2016, 10 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending October 2025, The Stained Glass Museum reported income of £282k and spending of £311k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income fell from £325k to £282k (-13%), an average of -3.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 83% 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 Stained Glass Museum sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ora Choir (£282k), Nottingham Studios Ltd (£282k) and Haslemere Educational Museum (£282k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Stained Glass Museum exists to promote the history and appreciation of stained glass, through its collection spanning over 800 years, which is displayed to the public. Education, preservation and raising public awareness of stained glass is the core of its mission. The Museum has a diverse programme of events, workshops and activities for all ages.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ora Choir | London | £282k |
| Nottingham Studios Ltd | Nottingham | £282k |
| Haslemere Educational Museum | Haslemere | £282k |
| Congress Theatre Company | Cwmbran | £282k |