BRIGHTON TOY AND MODEL MUSEUM
The Brighton Toy and Model Museum exhibits and cares for toys and commercial models from the last four centuries and preserves them to educate and inspire people of all ages.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained a strong financial position with total reserves of £253,428 at year-end, including £19,812 restricted for specific projects. The charity recorded an overall profit for the year of £3,708, driven by increased visitor admissions and high interest rates on cash reserves, despite unavoidable rises in premise costs.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year a trustee received payments totalling £4,750 for specialised conservation work on exhibits and items in the collection.” — page 22
“During the year a trustee received payments totalling £4,750 for specialised conservation work on exhibits and items in the collection.” — page 22
“As at 31 December 2024 an amount of £1,085 was owed to the charity by Littledale Brough Trust” — page 22
“During the year a trustee received payments totalling £4,750 for specialised conservation work on exhibits and items in the collection.” — page 22
“As at 31 December 2024 an amount of £1,085 was owed to the charity by Littledale Brough Trust” — page 22
“During the year a trustee received payments totalling £4,750 for specialised conservation work on exhibits and items in the collection.” — page 22
“As at 31 December 2024 an amount of £1,085 was owed to the charity by Littledale Brough Trust” — page 22
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Nigel Stuart Grinsteadchair
- ANTHONY CAPO-BIANCO
- CHRIS LITTLEDALE
- Glenn Roy Butler
- Nicholas George Mosley
- Nicholas Martin Oddy
- Peter Bryant
- Richard Vernon
- Stephen John Crump
- Vic Michel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £233k | £229k |
| 31/12/2023 | £210k | £289k |
| 31/12/2022 | £182k | £164k |
| 31/12/2021 | £245k | £132k |
| 31/12/2020 | £141k | £127k |
Common questions
Is BRIGHTON TOY AND MODEL MUSEUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained a strong financial position with total reserves of £253,428 at year-end, including £19,812 restricted for specific projects. The charity recorded an overall profit for the year of £3,708, driven by increased visitor admissions and high interest rates on cash reserves, despite unavoidable rises in premise costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRIGHTON TOY AND MODEL MUSEUM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRIGHTON TOY AND MODEL MUSEUM as a grant recipient include ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS | FY2025 | £275 | AIM Training Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/03/2014 | £58k | "Toys in the Community: Valuing memories of dolls, teddy bears and construction toys" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/10/2012 | £34k | "Frank Hornby 150th anniversary" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/12/2006 | £7k | "This Toy And Model Museum Will Run Exhibitions, Living History Events And Audiences With Rudyard Kipling And Elizabeth I." |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/12/2006 | £7k | Making History Fun |