The Sir Max Aitken Museum
Analysis
The Sir Max Aitken Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cowes. It was registered in September 1979, 47 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Sir Max Aitken Museum reported income of £113k and spending of £125k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income fell from £128k to £113k (-12%), an average of -3.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 75%. Over the whole period it spent 99% 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 Sir Max Aitken Museum sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The King Johns House and Tudor Cottage Trust Limited (£112k), Barrow Hill Engine Shed Society Limited (£113k) and The Astrological Association (£112k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity maintains and manages its funds in order to to ensure that the collection in the Museum is maintained in immaculate condition and is accessible to all. The charity seeks to maintain the properties in their ownership in the best possible order.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The King Johns House and Tudor Cottage Trust Limited | Romsey | £112k |
| Barrow Hill Engine Shed Society Limited | Chesterfield | £113k |
| The Astrological Association | Buckinghamshire | £112k |
| Sherwood Community Association CIO | Nottingham | £113k |