GODALMING MUSEUM TRUST
THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY OF THE CHARITY IS THE PROVISION OF MUSEUM FACILITIES IN GODALMING FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £5,535 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £220,253. The Trustees are aware of the need to expand internal fund generation and are determined to break even in coming years, noting that profits from lectures and the shop are looking good. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially misstated.
What the accounts disclose
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01968010
Company officers (Companies House)
- WILLIAMS, David Anthony Ellis not on trustee list
- BRADLEY, Victoria Elizabeth not on trustee list
- KELLY, Sarah Lousie not on trustee list
- SMITH, Catherine Ruth Ingram on trustee list
- EDWARDS, William Michael Henry on trustee list
- KELLY, Anthony on trustee list
- GOODRIDGE, Michael Rodney not on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Anthony Kelly
- Catherine Ruth Ingram Smith
- David Anthony Ellis Williams
- MICHAEL RODNEY GOODRIDGE LLB MBE
- Sarah Kelly
- Victoria Elizabeth Bradley
- William Michael Henry Edwards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £50k | £47k |
| 31/03/2025 | £44k | £57k |
| 31/03/2024 | £42k | £64k |
| 31/03/2023 | £184k | £77k |
| 31/03/2022 | £62k | £51k |
Common questions
Is GODALMING MUSEUM TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £5,535 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £220,253. The Trustees are aware of the need to expand internal fund generation and are determined to break even in coming years, noting that profits from lectures and the shop are looking good. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially misstated. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GODALMING MUSEUM TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GODALMING MUSEUM TRUST as a grant recipient include THE FREDDIE GREEN AND FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE IAN FLEMING CHARITABLE TRUST, SURREY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FREDDIE GREEN AND FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE IAN FLEMING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE IAN FLEMING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £0 | |
| SURREY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY | FY2022 | £0 | to support the acquisition of the Elstead coin hoard |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/03/2019 | £64k | "Witley South Camp community archaeology project" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/09/2005 | £41k | "Ockford Ridge & Aarons Hill - Keeping Memories Alive" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/06/2005 | £4k | "With Help From A Lottery Grant Godalming Museum Trust Will Encourage More Local Families To Visit The Museum And Get To Know The History Of" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/06/2005 | £4k | Educational pack |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/12/2002 | £50k | "Private Faces in Public Places: A South East A2A Project" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/08/1997 | £185k | "Godalming Museum - Redevelopment" |