THE BRITISH MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED
The charity advances the charitable objects of the Trustees of the British Museum and culture, heritage, science, education and the arts for public benefit throughout the world in any manner incidental, conducive to or compatible with the charitable objects of the Trustees of the British Museum. The Charity achieves this object through the award of grants. It is independent of the British Museum.
Latest income
£1k
Latest spending
£1.2m
Registered
2011
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Total income
£4.5m
Total spending
£1.1m
Cost of raising funds
£975k
Reserves (reported)
£350k
Employees
0
Trustees
- LORD POWELL OF BAYSWATERchair
- Dame Elizabeth Corley
- David Ronald Norgrove
- Emeritus Professor Clive Stephen Gamble
- JACK RYAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1k | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.5m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £7.5m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £158 | £5.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £721 | £7.3m |
Common questions
Who funds THE BRITISH MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BRITISH MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE BRITISH MUSEUM FRIENDS, THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH MUSEUM FRIENDS | FY2023 | £7.5m | Contribution towards the British Museum’s masterplan |
| THE BRITISH MUSEUM FRIENDS | FY2024 | £4.5m | Contribution towards the Museum’s masterplan |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1.0m | Culture and arts |
| THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £38k | |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Culture and arts |
| THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |