VAGINA MUSEUM
To establish and maintain a museum dedicated to the gynaecological anatomy and its place in science, culture, society and history.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity faced temporary cashflow issues that nearly reached its reserves limit, necessitating an emergency fundraising campaign that raised £86,637. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves at year-end were £111,436, which is above the stated policy target of £35,000 and amounts to six months of operating expenses.
What the accounts disclose
“The Vagina Museum trustees decided to hold reserves at £35,000 which equates to 2 months expenditure.” — page 11
“The Vagina Museum has a trading subsidiary - Vertical Smile Project Ltd (company number 10812443).” — page 12
Funders the charity credits
- The Body Shop
- Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics
Trustees
- Eleanor Gloria Digby
- Holly Greenland
- Holly Stratton
- Jo Joyce
- Polly Kate Barker
- Pollyanna Cohen
- Sarah Harman
- Stacey-Leigh Dolan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £268k | £214k |
| 30/06/2024 | £258k | £253k |
| 30/06/2023 | £183k | £133k |
| 30/06/2022 | £117k | £121k |
| 30/06/2021 | £149k | £159k |
Common questions
Is VAGINA MUSEUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity faced temporary cashflow issues that nearly reached its reserves limit, necessitating an emergency fundraising campaign that raised £86,637. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves at year-end were £111,436, which is above the stated policy target of £35,000 and amounts to six months of operating expenses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/03/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |