Saddleworth Museum
Analysis
Saddleworth Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oldham. It was registered in September 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Saddleworth Museum reported income of £130k and spending of £72k, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £66k to £130k (+96%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 115%. Over the whole period it spent 89% 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, Saddleworth Museum sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 4th Bramshill (Hartley Wintney) Scout Group (£130k), Wrights Meadow Centre (£130k) and Y Gymdeithas Gerdd Dafod (£130k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To collect and preserve historical material relevant to Saddleworth.To provide displays and exhibitions using the collections.To work with schools and other organisations.To develop the Art gallery as a multi purpose space to provide cultural and social functions at the Museum.To act as a community resource for groups, charities and individuals to provide community services to the area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Bramshill (Hartley Wintney) Scout Group | Hampshire | £130k |
| Wrights Meadow Centre | Buckinghamshire | £130k |
| Y Gymdeithas Gerdd Dafod | Caerfyrddin | £130k |
| Halifax Thespians | Halifax | £130k |