The Friends of the Petrie Museum
Analysis
The Friends of the Petrie Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Friends of the Petrie Museum reported income of £151k and spending of £31k, leaving 79% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £244k to £151k (-38%), an average of -11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 399%. Over the whole period it spent 32% 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 Friends of the Petrie Museum sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Grasshopper Music Trust (£151k), Comhaltas in Britain (£151k) and Great Denham Community Hall (£150k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We offer lectures and study days aiming to advance the education of the public and promote public understanding of the history, archaeology and culture of the Nile Valley and surrounding regions, and offer research and conservation grants particularly in support the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology and its collections.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Grasshopper Music Trust | London | £151k |
| Comhaltas in Britain | Liverpool | £151k |
| Great Denham Community Hall | Bedford | £150k |
| The Museum of Richmond | Richmond | £151k |