THE MILITARY INTELLIGENCE MUSEUM
The primary objective is to uphold the traditions of the Int Corps and perpetuate its deeds. To be one of the most exciting and intriguing military museums in the country by sharing the secret of military intelligence with a wide audience and educating future generations. To connect our past with our future and present bringing cost-effective and measurable benefits to the army and the nation.
Objects
(1) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS OF THE CORPS IN THE HISTORY AND MILITARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE CORPS; AND (2) TO PROMOTE MILITARY EFFICIENCY AND ENCOURAGE RECRUITMENT; BY THE PRESERVATION AND PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF THE COLLECTION IN A MUSEUM OR MUSEUMS OR SUCH OTHER PUBLIC PLACES AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £12,309 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds carried forward of £189,251. The trustees have adopted a cash reserve policy requiring £20,000 to remain in the charity bank account, and unrestricted funds stood at £155,310. While the museum faces long-term risks regarding building maintenance and the anticipated closure of its base by 2030, the current financial position shows sufficient resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have agreed a cash reserve policy of £20,000 to remain in the charity bank account.” — page 3
“During the year, the charity has received funds of £10,159 from The Intelligence Corps Charity to assist with annual running of costs of the museum.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £128k | £115k |
| 31/12/2023 | £112k | £116k |
| 31/12/2022 | £114k | £134k |
| 31/12/2021 | £138k | £151k |
| 31/12/2020 | £123k | £135k |
Common questions
Is THE MILITARY INTELLIGENCE MUSEUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £12,309 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds carried forward of £189,251. The trustees have adopted a cash reserve policy requiring £20,000 to remain in the charity bank account, and unrestricted funds stood at £155,310. While the museum faces long-term risks regarding building maintenance and the anticipated closure of its base by 2030, the current financial position shows sufficient resources to continue operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MILITARY INTELLIGENCE MUSEUM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MILITARY INTELLIGENCE MUSEUM as a grant recipient include INTELLIGENCE CORPS ASSOCIATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTELLIGENCE CORPS ASSOCIATION | FY2021 | £15k | educating the public in the role, history, traditions, customs and ethos of the corps |
| INTELLIGENCE CORPS ASSOCIATION | FY2023 | £10k | educating the public in the role, history, traditions, customs and ethos of the corps |
| INTELLIGENCE CORPS ASSOCIATION | FY2024 | £10k | educating the public in the role, history, traditions, customs and ethos of the corps |
| INTELLIGENCE CORPS ASSOCIATION | FY2022 | £8k | educating the public in the role, history, traditions, customs and ethos of the corps |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/05/2018 | £9k | "The Hundred Days Offensive and the British Army Corps: An Individual and Collective Effort" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS | 2 | £4k |
| ROYAL ARTILLERY INSTITUTION LIMITED | 1 | £1.3m |
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £761k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £733k |
| ARMY AIR CORPS CHARITY | 1 | £44k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS CHARITY | 1 | £9k |
| NICK JENKINS FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- ROYAL ARTILLERY MUSEUM
- ARMY FLYING MUSEUM LIMITED
- KING'S OWN ROYAL BORDER REGIMENT MUSEUM FUND
- INTELLIGENCE CORPS ASSOCIATION
- ADJUTANT GENERALS CORPS MUSEUM TRUST
- THE MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MILITARY INTELLIGENCE MUSEUM | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL ARTILLERY MUSEUM | £748k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ARMY FLYING MUSEUM LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING'S OWN ROYAL BORDER REGIMENT MUSEUM FUND | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTELLIGENCE CORPS ASSOCIATION | £528k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ADJUTANT GENERALS CORPS MUSEUM TRUST | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |