PORTHCAWL MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY CIO

Registered charity 1176042 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Mission Statement - The aim of Porthcawl Museum is to assist in the enhancement of the quality of life in the community by seeking a deeper understanding and appreciation of our local heritage, culture and environment through the acquisition, preservation and interpretation of artefacts and associated information relating to the history of Porthcawl.

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Latest income
£36k
Latest spending
£34k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity is run totally by volunteers and maintains a safety net deposit of £40,346. The museum holds Full Accreditation Status and reports maintained visitor numbers of approximately 7,000. The trustees declare that all monies are used to maintain, run, or improve the building and exhibitions.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: a safety net of £40,346 to assist in the payment of household bills (held: £40k)
Any monies that the organisation amasses through profit is transferred to 2 deposit accounts. One holds £40,346 which will not be touched but be held in abeyance, as a safety net, to assist in the payment of household bills should it be needed in future years. — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Porthcawl Lions Club held Santa's Grotto in the museum garage.
The museum consistently works with the Porthcawl Lions Club especially at Christmas whereupon they annually hold Santa’s Grotto in our garage. — page 5
2025 also witnessed links with the Freemasons. 5 lodges in Porthcawl donated money to the museum in appreciation of the museum’s hard work over the years — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Freemasons donated money to the museum.
The museum consistently works with the Porthcawl Lions Club especially at Christmas whereupon they annually hold Santa’s Grotto in our garage. — page 5
2025 also witnessed links with the Freemasons. 5 lodges in Porthcawl donated money to the museum in appreciation of the museum’s hard work over the years — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Porthcawl Christmas Morning swim presented a donation to the museum.
The museum consistently works with the Porthcawl Lions Club especially at Christmas whereupon they annually hold Santa’s Grotto in our garage. — page 5
2025 also witnessed links with the Freemasons. 5 lodges in Porthcawl donated money to the museum in appreciation of the museum’s hard work over the years — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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Operates in: Bridgend

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£36k£34k
31/08/2024£30k£21k
31/08/2023£27k£23k
31/08/2022£26k£27k
31/08/2021£34k£37k

Common questions

Is PORTHCAWL MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY CIO financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is run totally by volunteers and maintains a safety net deposit of £40,346. The museum holds Full Accreditation Status and reports maintained visitor numbers of approximately 7,000. The trustees declare that all monies are used to maintain, run, or improve the building and exhibitions.