KIDS IN MUSEUMS
Registered charity 1123658 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also registered in Scotland as SC044490 (OSCR)
Visitor led organisation that works with museums throughout the UK to make them more welcoming of all families, children and young people.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Arts/culture/heritage/science · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £12,739 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £39,827 to £28,915. The trustees note that while unrestricted reserves are below the stated policy target of three months' operating costs, they are sufficient to cover estimated winding-up costs and do not expose the charity to significant operational risk. The charity remains a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Arts Council England (70% of income)
“Arts Council England 162,944”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees donated to the charity
“Trustees donated a total of El ,670 during the year ending 31 March 2025 (2024 - El ,300).” — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
In the news
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- Paul Sapwellchair
- Anne Brisbin
- Carys Louisa Owen
- Christina Inger Margareta Lister
- Guy Russell Turton
- Jessica Mary Clare Thomas
- Morrigan Mason
- Paul Brian Marden
- Rowan Rainbow Hill
- Steven Joseph Bogle
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is KIDS IN MUSEUMS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £12,739 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £39,827 to £28,915. The trustees note that while unrestricted reserves are below the stated policy target of three months' operating costs, they are sufficient to cover estimated winding-up costs and do not expose the charity to significant operational risk. The charity remains a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KIDS IN MUSEUMS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KIDS IN MUSEUMS as a grant recipient include THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE VAN NESTE FOUNDATION, BELVEDERE TRUST.
Known funders
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