Waterworks Museum - Hereford
Analysis
Waterworks Museum - Hereford is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hereford. It was registered in December 1984, 42 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. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01820495). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Waterworks Museum - Hereford reported income of £67k and spending of £75k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £33k to £67k (+106%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 78%. Over the whole period it spent 117% 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, Waterworks Museum - Hereford sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Arkenstall's Centre (£67k), Marthall, Ollerton and Little Warford Village Hall Association (£67k) and The Dods (£67k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To operate an industrial heritage museum that preserves and exhibits a wide range of engines/pumps/artefacts used in the water industry in Herefordshire and Wales. Many engines are regularly shown fully working (in-steam). The Museum provides educational services and guided tours can be provided for schools and community groups. The Museum may be hired for community meetings and functions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Arkenstall's Centre | Ely | £67k |
| Marthall, Ollerton and Little Warford Village Hall Association | Knutsford | £67k |
| The Dods | Dursley | £67k |
| Wellington Hill Residents Association | Leeds | £67k |