Pitstone and Ivinghoe Museum Society
Analysis
Pitstone and Ivinghoe Museum Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedfordshire. It was registered in August 1977, 49 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Pitstone and Ivinghoe Museum Society reported income of £31k and spending of £21k, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £21k to £31k (+46%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Pitstone and Ivinghoe Museum Society sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Croft Trust (£30k), Mount Pleasant School Farm (£31k) and Withymoor Island Trust Limited (£30k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Museum, basically of farming and rural life in the area, but including other displays of wider interest and appeal, and demonstrations from a wide selection of skills and crafts on open days. Open to the general public 9 days a year, see website for times and dates; open for private parties by arrangement, see website for further details. Ample free parking; ~90% wheelchair access.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Croft Trust | Faversham | £30k |
| Mount Pleasant School Farm | Birmingham | £31k |
| Withymoor Island Trust Limited | Torquay | £30k |
| East of London Family History Society | Collier Row | £31k |