CAVALCADE OF COSTUME LIMITED
The objects of The Cavalcade of Costume Limited are to provide for the advancement of public education a museum for the display of costumes together with such other exhibits or items of social history or other educational interest from time to time.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £5,043 for the year, resulting in a deficit. The trustees note that underlying income decreased to £20,000 excluding one-off project grants, and that £7,000 invested in advertising did not generate a corresponding increase in visitor numbers. Despite these challenges, the charity holds £20,000 in reserves, which is below its stated policy target of approximately six months of expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The museum’s ongoing aim is to hold approximately six months expenditure in reserves” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Anya Glinski
- Dr Miriam Phelan
- John Lindlar
- Rebecca Clare Mitchener
- Rebecca Lucy Pride
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £83k | £87k |
| 31/12/2024 | £65k | £63k |
| 31/12/2023 | £45k | £108k |
| 31/12/2022 | £78k | £84k |
| 31/12/2021 | £100k | £40k |
Common questions
Is CAVALCADE OF COSTUME LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £5,043 for the year, resulting in a deficit. The trustees note that underlying income decreased to £20,000 excluding one-off project grants, and that £7,000 invested in advertising did not generate a corresponding increase in visitor numbers. Despite these challenges, the charity holds £20,000 in reserves, which is below its stated policy target of approximately six months of expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CAVALCADE OF COSTUME LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CAVALCADE OF COSTUME LIMITED as a grant recipient include DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Conservation of 16th century manuscript volume 'Visitation of Devon! |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/02/2024 | £39k | "Blandford Fashion Museum: Designing a resilient future" |