COLCHESTER MUSEUMS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Colchester Museums Development Foundation supports Colchester Museums to inspire and enrich the local community, through the preservation, exploration, and sharing of the town's heritage. The Foundation raises funds through donations, memberships and grants to support access, inclusion, community collaboration, and engagement with collections across Colchester Museums.
Latest income
£22k
Latest spending
£23k
Registered
2020
Trustees
- Sophie Penelope Weaverchair
- Andrew Paul Lynn
- DENISE FIENNES
- David Hedges
- Dr Francis Hargrave
- Fern Lovett
- Glynis Ann Barritt
- Ilaria Boncori
- Mark Edward Cheeseman
- Nicholas Paul Wickenden MA,AMA,FSA
- Philip Antony Berners
- Stephanie Rickard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £22k | £23k |
| 31/03/2025 | £16k | £10k |
| 31/03/2024 | £29k | £26k |
| 31/03/2023 | £19k | £8k |
| 31/03/2022 | £13k | £3k |
Common questions
Who funds COLCHESTER MUSEUMS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COLCHESTER MUSEUMS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE MARCELA TRUST, THE LECHE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARCELA TRUST | FY2025 | £100k | fund various youth employment projects |
| THE LECHE TRUST | FY2025 | £0 | Historic Objects and Collections |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 31/07/2023 | £11k | Project Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 26/04/2022 | £5k | Hidden Histories: Wicked Spirits at Colchester Castle |