ASHDON VILLAGE MUSEUM
EXHIBITS RELATING TO LOCAL VILLAGE HISTORICAL LIFE AS A MEANS TO EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION & HERITAGE
Objects
(A) TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION BY THE PROVISION OF THE MUSEUM COMPRISING THE EXISTING COLLECTION TOGETHER WITH SUCH OTHER OBJECTS SPECIMENS OR COLLECTIONS AND TO PRESERVE THE SAME AS A COLLECTION ("THE COLLECTION").(B) TO FORM ESTABLISH AND SUPPORT AND TO AID IN THE FORMATION ESTABLISHMENT AND SUPPORT OF ANY OTHER CHARITABLE COMPANIES INSTITUTIONS ASSOCIATIONS TRUSTS OR SOCIETIES FORMED FOR OBJECTS SIMILAR TO THE OBJECTS SET OUT ABOVE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £999,553.15 at the end of the period, representing an increase from the previous year's brought-forward balance. The trustees reported no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- PHILIP A BIDWELLchair
- GLENN J MILLER
- ROSEMARIE IRENE GANT
- Tracy Alison Dewhurst
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2025 | £27k | £12k |
| 09/07/2024 | £25k | £8k |
| 09/07/2023 | £13k | £20k |
| 09/07/2022 | £15k | £10k |
| 09/07/2021 | £13k | £6k |
Common questions
Is ASHDON VILLAGE MUSEUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £999,553.15 at the end of the period, representing an increase from the previous year's brought-forward balance. The trustees reported no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/12/2008 | £2k | "The Ashdon Village Museum Maintains An Archive Of Village History, And Hosts Various Meetings Of Local People And Community Groups. An Award" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2008 | £2k | Re-Roof Ashdon Community Tea Room |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/11/2001 | £2k | "A project to ensure visitors safety when enjoying this charity's wide ranging projects and exhibitions of local heritage." |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/02/2000 | £938 | "Heritage material from all ages will be better displayed through this award to upgrade the display lighting" |