Colchester Museums Development Foundation
Analysis
Colchester Museums Development Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colchester. It was registered in October 2020, 6 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 makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Colchester Museums Development Foundation reported income of £22k and spending of £23k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £13k to £22k (+67%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 57%. Over the whole period it spent 72% 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, Colchester Museums Development Foundation sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Sevenoaks Scout Group (£22k), Seaforth Hall (£22k) and Manton Village Hall (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Colchester Museums Development Foundation supports Colchester Museums to inspire and enrich the local community, through the preservation, exploration, and sharing of the town's heritage. The Foundation raises funds through donations, memberships and grants to support access, inclusion, community collaboration, and engagement with collections across Colchester Museums.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Sevenoaks Scout Group | Sevenoaks | £22k |
| Seaforth Hall | Haywards Heath | £22k |
| Manton Village Hall | Rutland | £22k |
| The Pipe Roll Society | Richmond | £22k |