THE BLANDFORD FORUM MUSEUM, HERITAGE AND ARTS TRUST
The aims of Blandford Museum are to record, conserve and display all aspects of the prehistory and history of Blandford and the surrounding region, and to bring the records and displays to the attention of the public. Recording is accomplished by maintaining archives and library facilities and making these available to the public; display of Blandford history is managed by means of exhibitions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds held at the end of 2025 were £119,373, comprising £16,506 in restricted funds and £102,867 in unrestricted or designated funds. The trustees report that the charity continued to work against an approved budget and maintain financial stability, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Grant of £100 from Blandford Environmental Trust was for the Clean Up Blandford Campaign held in the Civic Group Funds.” — page 15
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/11/2021)
Trustees
- Cindy Wood
- Cinnamon Trundle
- Gina Hartwell
- Heather Anne Packwood
- Joy Reynolds
- Julie Dunk
- LINDA JOHNSON
- Richard Gerald Ringrose
- Shaun Christopher
- Sheila Nicola Brown
- Teresa Cooper
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £50k | £39k |
| 31/12/2024 | £55k | £61k |
| 31/12/2023 | £30k | £24k |
| 31/12/2022 | £26k | £23k |
| 31/12/2021 | £27k | £15k |
Common questions
Is THE BLANDFORD FORUM MUSEUM, HERITAGE AND ARTS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds held at the end of 2025 were £119,373, comprising £16,506 in restricted funds and £102,867 in unrestricted or designated funds. The trustees report that the charity continued to work against an approved budget and maintain financial stability, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/02/2024 | £25k | "Reaching Out with Sound" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/08/2020 | £8k | "COVID19: Blandford Forum Museum Heritage and Arts Trust" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/12/2009 | £23k | "Blandford Schools and Community Dig Project" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/07/2007 | £22k | "Heritage Project" |