ADJUTANT GENERALS CORPS MUSEUM TRUST

Registered charity 1075877 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE GUARDROOM MUSEUM MUSEUM OF THE AGC

The Museum Trust will consolidate its current position and increase visitor numbers and visitor enquiries. It aims to enhance the collection to include the current activities of the AGC and throught the Association of Winchester Military Museums deliver an enhanced educational programme.

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Latest income
£120k
Latest spending
£98k
Registered
1999
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £19,660 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £272,913. The Trustees note that delays in the redevelopment project have allowed these excesses to accumulate, which are being held until the actual costs of the project are known. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no defined benefit deficit.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: existing reserves policy should be protected until such time as the actual costs of redevelopment are known (held: £273k)
The Trustees have discussed their reserves policy at every meeting; the frustrating delays in the redevelopment project through infrastructure issues with the Grade 2 listed MoD building have led them to conclude that the existing reserves policy should be protected until such time as the actual costs of redevelopment are known. — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant from AGC Association
During the year ended 31 March 2025 the charity received grants totalling £30,000 (2024 £35,000) from The AGC Association (charity no 1185298). The AGC Museum Trust and The AGC Regimental Association have several trustees in common and both charities have the object of promoting the efficiency of the Adjutant General's Corps. — page 26
In the year ended 31 March 2025 the charity received a one time grant of £10,000 from the Women’s Royal Army Corps Association (charity no 206184). Similar to the AGC Association, the WRAC Association has one trustee in common and both charities have an object of celebrating the past achievements of women in the Army (WRAC and ATS) pre 1992. — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant from WRAC Association
During the year ended 31 March 2025 the charity received grants totalling £30,000 (2024 £35,000) from The AGC Association (charity no 1185298). The AGC Museum Trust and The AGC Regimental Association have several trustees in common and both charities have the object of promoting the efficiency of the Adjutant General's Corps. — page 26
In the year ended 31 March 2025 the charity received a one time grant of £10,000 from the Women’s Royal Army Corps Association (charity no 206184). Similar to the AGC Association, the WRAC Association has one trustee in common and both charities have an object of celebrating the past achievements of women in the Army (WRAC and ATS) pre 1992. — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Hampshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£120k£98k
31/03/2024£110k£95k
31/03/2023£102k£83k
31/03/2022£85k£69k
31/03/2021£85k£74k

Common questions

Is ADJUTANT GENERALS CORPS MUSEUM TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £19,660 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £272,913. The Trustees note that delays in the redevelopment project have allowed these excesses to accumulate, which are being held until the actual costs of the project are known. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no defined benefit deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Heritage Fund07/03/2003£235k"Adjutant General's Corps (AGC) Museum Project"

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
ADJUTANT GENERALS CORPS MUSEUM TRUST£120k0unclearno doubt
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S CORPS ASSOCIATION FY2024£1.0m0unclearno doubt
LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM LIMITED FY2025£19.9munclearno doubt
KING'S OWN ROYAL BORDER REGIMENT MUSEUM FUND FY2025£218k0unclearno doubt
THE MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION FY2025£2.2maboveno doubt
THE GUNNERSBURY MUSEUM AND PARK DEVELOPMENT TRUST FY2025£2.5m£90,000 - £99,9991belowno doubt

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