The East Surrey Museum
Analysis
The East Surrey Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in August 1981, 45 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The East Surrey Museum reported income of £22k and spending of £18k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £18k to £22k (+23%), an average of +5.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 80% 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 East Surrey Museum sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% 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 Prestbury Hall Users Group (£22k), J M Dixon Charity (£22k) and Shrewsbury Cantata Choir (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The museum provides collections of objects and records illustrating the area, for examination and research by members of the public. It provides visits for and to schools for educational purposes and visits to organisations within the area to further knowledge of their district and its surroundings. The museum liaises with other museums and organisations within the County of Surrey.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Prestbury Hall Users Group | Gloucestershire | £22k |
| J M Dixon Charity | Gloucestershire | £22k |
| Shrewsbury Cantata Choir | Shrewsbury | £22k |
| The Saffron Walden Public Library | Essex | £22k |