The Hertford Museum Charity
Analysis
The Hertford Museum Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertford. It was registered in May 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Hertford Museum Charity reported income of £276k and spending of £255k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £224k to £276k (+24%), an average of +5.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Hertford Museum Charity sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Milton's Cottage Trust (CIO) (£275k), The Suffolk Historic Churches Trust (£276k) and The Bay Trust (£274k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Local history museum, exhibitions, events and childrens activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Milton's Cottage Trust (CIO) | Chalfont St. Giles | £275k |
| The Suffolk Historic Churches Trust | Suffolk | £276k |
| The Bay Trust | Dover | £274k |
| Town Land or John Cowper's Charity Known As John Coopers Charity | Leicestershire | £279k |