ORFORD MUSEUM CIO
Orford Museum exists for the advancement of the education of the public in the history of the six parishes of Orford and Gedgrave, Sudbourne, Iken, Chillesford, Butley and Tunstall by providing and maintaining a museum and by protecting and conserving the collection held by the museum.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £2,203.96 for the year ended 30 September 2025, following a surplus in previous years. The filing notes that £3,919.62 of costs relating to an event were paid after the year end, indicating some post-year-end settlement activity. No specific reserves policy or unrestricted reserves figure is explicitly stated in the provided text.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/04/2020)
Trustees
- ELIZABETH MARY STUART SPINNEYchair
- Dr Joanna Olive Martin
- Fiona Gillian Gerard
- Kim Lara Puttock
- Lady Daphne Clare de Courcy Greenwell
- Nigel Maslin BA MA FSA
- Philippa Mary Robinson
- ROY MAURICE WISDOM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £33k | £33k |
| 30/09/2024 | £26k | £31k |
| 30/09/2023 | £14k | £33k |
| 30/09/2022 | £5k | £23k |
| 30/09/2021 | £17k | £14k |
Common questions
Is ORFORD MUSEUM CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £2,203.96 for the year ended 30 September 2025, following a surplus in previous years. The filing notes that £3,919.62 of costs relating to an event were paid after the year end, indicating some post-year-end settlement activity. No specific reserves policy or unrestricted reserves figure is explicitly stated in the provided text.
Who funds ORFORD MUSEUM CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ORFORD MUSEUM CIO as a grant recipient include PAUL AND LOUISE COOKE ENDOWMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL AND LOUISE COOKE ENDOWMENT | FY2023 | £40k | general |
| PAUL AND LOUISE COOKE ENDOWMENT | FY2024 | £0 |