THE ROYAL SIGNALS MUSEUM
THE MUSEUM ENCOMPASSES A WIDE RANGE OF DIVERSE ACTIVITIES TO GUARANTEE INCOME AND TO GUARANTEE THAT WE CAN MEET THE BROAD RANGE OF RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE ARMY, THE ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS AND VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £30K for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted reserves standing at £195,517. The trustees confirm that the charity is dependent on financial support from the Royal Signals Charity and the Ministry of Defence but believe it can continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned in excess of £60,000 per annum (2023: none).” — page 14
“One employee earned in excess of £60,000 per annum (2023: none).” — page 14
“Royal Signals Charity - Corps Grant 131,000” — page 13
“The Trustees have decided that the Museum should maintain a minimum reserve in the General Fund of the greater of either a year's salary costs (not including posts funded by Army grants) or 6 months operating costs.” — page 5
“The Charity is related to The Royal Signals Museum Trading Company Limited, its subsidiary. At the year end the amount receivable amounted to 63,339” — page 17
“The Charity is also related to the Royal Signals Charity (an unincorporated charity) due to their related objectives and activities. At the year end the amount receivable amounted to 82,790” — page 17
“The Charity is related to The Royal Signals Museum Trading Company Limited, its subsidiary. At the year end the amount receivable amounted to 63,339” — page 17
“The Charity is also related to the Royal Signals Charity (an unincorporated charity) due to their related objectives and activities. At the year end the amount receivable amounted to 82,790” — page 17
“The Royal Signals Museum Trading Company Limited is a subsidiary of the Charity.” — page 3
Trustees
- Philip James Davieschair
- ARCHIBALD COLIN CUNNINGHAM
- Alexander Senneck
- Andrew Robert Sutton
- Edward M Flint
- Edward Michael Swift
- Graham John Complin
- Jane M Stockdale
- Lee Craig Pell
- Matthew Fitton
- Robert Victor John Brannigan
- SALLY JEAN JONES
- Victoria Michelle Forster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £266k | £296k |
| 31/12/2023 | £272k | £345k |
| 31/12/2022 | £252k | £311k |
| 31/12/2021 | £255k | £256k |
| 31/12/2020 | £279k | £294k |
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL SIGNALS MUSEUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £30K for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted reserves standing at £195,517. The trustees confirm that the charity is dependent on financial support from the Royal Signals Charity and the Ministry of Defence but believe it can continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ROYAL SIGNALS MUSEUM earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the in excess of £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE ROYAL SIGNALS MUSEUM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ROYAL SIGNALS MUSEUM as a grant recipient include The Royal Signals Charity.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Signals Charity | FY2023 | £131k | Support for Museum |
| The Royal Signals Charity | FY2024 | £131k | General purposes |
| The Royal Signals Charity | FY2022 | £125k | Grant to related party charity |
| The Royal Signals Charity | FY2024 | £4k | Redundant uniform shop stock |