HERNE BAY MUSEUM TRUST
The management and development of Herne Bay Museum, 12 William Street, Herne Bay, Kent.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust relies heavily on the annual management fee from Canterbury City Council, noting that without this grant, significant deficits would have occurred in recent years. The trustees highlight that running costs now exceed the CCC grant, making day-to-day income vital for long-term financial security amid uncertainties regarding lease renewal and future funding levels.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2019 the Trustees agreed to set aside £26,000 to protect against possible long-term uncertainty about funding and set this figure to hold in reserve being, at the time, sufficient to cover one year’s operating expenditure.” — page 20
Trustees
- Judith Clair Saunderschair
- Douglas Downing
- Eileen Wellings
- Iain Nigel Ward Farquhar
- Katherine Sarah Hopcraft
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £52k | £58k |
| 31/03/2024 | £44k | £50k |
| 31/03/2023 | £42k | £53k |
| 31/03/2022 | £38k | £39k |
| 31/03/2021 | £52k | £38k |
Common questions
Is HERNE BAY MUSEUM TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust relies heavily on the annual management fee from Canterbury City Council, noting that without this grant, significant deficits would have occurred in recent years. The trustees highlight that running costs now exceed the CCC grant, making day-to-day income vital for long-term financial security amid uncertainties regarding lease renewal and future funding levels. Its FY2025 accounts were audited.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/12/2017 | £9k | "Pudding Pan heritage project" |