SEAFORD MUSEUM & HERITAGE SOCIETY
The maintenance of a public museum for the exhibition of historical and other exhibits relating to Seaford. its environs and its inhabitants. The organising of meetings relating to the history of Seaford. The study and maintenance of documentary information relating to Seaford so as to provide a local archive for research.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained sufficient monetary assets of £61,900 to cover running costs and contingencies, exceeding its stated policy target of £40,000. Despite a net decrease in resources for the year due to closure-related income loss and high fuel bills, the trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Utilities and Rates 21,995”
“In order to ensure continuity the Trustees aim is to ensure monetary assets do not fall less than £40,000.”
“One of the trustees gave a talk at one of our monthly meetings and received a fee of £50 in order to reimburse the costs of preparation.” — page 9
“One of the trustees gave a talk at one of our monthly meetings and received a fee of £50 in order to reimburse the costs of preparation. This was at a level commensurate with other speakers’ fees.” — page 9
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/06/2015)
Trustees
- Barry Malcolm Leigh
- Bernadette Mary Hollman
- Charles Andrew Grimble
- Elizabeth Marie Finlay
- GAIL ROSEMARY ARMSTRONG
- JUDITH CONSTANCE MARR
- Julian Richard Purkis
- Lynn Christine Lawson
- Vivien Patricia Haggis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £42k | £39k |
| 31/12/2024 | £51k | £38k |
| 31/12/2023 | £33k | £32k |
| 31/12/2022 | £33k | £27k |
| 31/12/2021 | £34k | £23k |
Common questions
Is SEAFORD MUSEUM & HERITAGE SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained sufficient monetary assets of £61,900 to cover running costs and contingencies, exceeding its stated policy target of £40,000. Despite a net decrease in resources for the year due to closure-related income loss and high fuel bills, the trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/12/2015 | £100k | "Seaford Museum Improved Access Project" |