The Online Memorial and Museum of Prisoners of War
Analysis
The Online Memorial and Museum of Prisoners of War is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in November 2022, 4 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, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending October 2025, The Online Memorial and Museum of Prisoners of War reported income of £24k and spending of £19k, spending 80% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from October 2023 to October 2025, income grew from £3,910 to £24k (+505%), an average of +146% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income rose by 234%. Over the whole period it spent 63% 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 Online Memorial and Museum of Prisoners of War sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Angel Orchestra (£24k), Keren Mamosh (Our Future) (£24k) and Ilkley Chamber Orchestra (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Providing a permanent, interactive, historical and educational internet resource which enables the collection and preservation of information concerning prisoners of war. Organising seminars, conferences and tours about the experiences of prisoners of war, and any other activities that support these purposes.The commemoration and remembrance of former prisoners of war.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Angel Orchestra | London | £24k |
| Keren Mamosh (Our Future) | Manchester | £24k |
| Ilkley Chamber Orchestra | Otley | £24k |
| The Brockley Society | London | £24k |