Museum of Policing in Devon & Cornwall
The objects of the Charity are for public benefit:-- advancing education, in particular without limitation in the history of the police and their interaction with the community, and- promoting civic responsibility and good citizenship, in particular but without limitation by protecting, celebrating and making available to the public key aspects of the heritage of policing in southwest England
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £39,747 to £52,310, resulting in a net surplus of £12,563 for the period. The charity remains heavily dependent on principal funding from Devon and Cornwall Police, which constituted the majority of its incoming resources. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- WILLIAM ALAN SKELLYchair
- Andrew Howard Bickley
- Elaine Marshall
- Irene Andrews
- James Thomas Colwell
- Mark Rothwell
- Martin James Laver
- Maureen Ann Walsh Alderson
- Nicola Rachel Powell
- Pamela Frances Giles
- RICHARD MICHAEL WARD
- Sara Phyllis Crane
- Tom Charles Holmes
- ULRIKE SABRINA RICHARDS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £165k | £152k |
| 30/04/2024 | £154k | £178k |
| 30/04/2023 | £134k | £111k |
| 30/04/2022 | £68k | £71k |
| 30/04/2021 | £78k | £60k |
Common questions
Is Museum of Policing in Devon & Cornwall financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £39,747 to £52,310, resulting in a net surplus of £12,563 for the period. The charity remains heavily dependent on principal funding from Devon and Cornwall Police, which constituted the majority of its incoming resources. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Museum of Policing in Devon & Cornwall?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Museum of Policing in Devon & Cornwall as a grant recipient include ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS | FY2025 | £4k | Museum Fundamentals |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GLC CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE GRACE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE FEDERATED FOUNDATION (ALSO KNOWN AS THE BORWICK CHARITABLE TRUST) | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE SUSSEX POLICE CHARITABLE TRUST
- WEST MIDLANDS POLICE BENEVOLENT FUND
- CHRISTIAN POLICE ASSOCIATION
- THE DEVON AND EXETER INSTITUTION
- METROPOLITAN POLICE SPORTS FUND
- Police Care UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Policing in Devon & Cornwall | £165k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUSSEX POLICE CHARITABLE TRUST | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST MIDLANDS POLICE BENEVOLENT FUND | £323k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN POLICE ASSOCIATION | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DEVON AND EXETER INSTITUTION | £328k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| METROPOLITAN POLICE SPORTS FUND | £226k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |