SENHOUSE MUSEUM TRUST
Manage and run a museum for the benefit of the public and offer educational services to children and others, and create public events to inform the public about the Roman presence in west Cumbria. The museum offers free entry to all residents in the local post code area (CA15)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total resources expended were £223,758 against total income of £130,876, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Despite this, the Trust's total net assets remain substantial at £1,479,655, providing a strong financial buffer. The Trustees note that additional resources were required to cover development costs, but no material uncertainty regarding going concern is disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“investment income amounted to £70,536 (£71,471) providing a total income of £130,876” — page 10
Trustees
- Dr PETER RICHARD WILSONchair
- Eleanor Kingston
- Nicholas Randall
- PETER MESSENGER
- RACHEL MARGARET NEWMAN BA FSA
- WILLIAM BERNARD GRIFFITHS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £131k | £224k |
| 31/03/2024 | £154k | £157k |
| 31/03/2023 | £119k | £145k |
| 31/03/2022 | £130k | £98k |
| 31/03/2021 | £124k | £86k |
Common questions
Is SENHOUSE MUSEUM TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total resources expended were £223,758 against total income of £130,876, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Despite this, the Trust's total net assets remain substantial at £1,479,655, providing a strong financial buffer. The Trustees note that additional resources were required to cover development costs, but no material uncertainty regarding going concern is disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/01/2024 | £66k | "Reimagining Roman Maryport: A Museum at the Edge of the Roman Empire" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/05/2009 | £15k | "Maryport Roman Festival" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/04/2007 | £50k | "Roman Maryport" |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 18/03/2003 | £30k | Grant awarded to The Senhouse Museum Trust (Cumbria) |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/12/2000 | £26k | "Kirby Gallery Refurbishment, Senhouse Museum" |