INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF MUSEUMS (UNITED KINGDOM)
ICOM UK is the national committee of the International Council of Museums. It organises an annual conference and delivers workshops throughout England to build the international work and profile of the UK's museums and galleries. It provides travel bursaries to members, free entry to museums in the UK and throughout the world and a global network of other museum professionals and organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £32,718 for the period, with total income rising to £498,355 largely driven by increased membership subscriptions. Unrestricted general funds increased significantly to £133,650, providing a strong financial position as the charity converted to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
What the accounts disclose
“Majority of this figure is made up of £451,750 subscriptions which reflects the increase in memberships” — page 12
“The Board of Trustees aims to ensure the level of reserves is sufficient to manage any short-term cash flow fluctuations and to allow continuation of activities in the event of unexpected shocks, delays or other financial difficulties.” — page 12
“The charity is associated with the UK Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and made payments to ICOM in the year of £316,909 (2024: £202,071).” — page 11
Trustees
- Dr CHRISTIAN BAARSchair
- Arran John Rees
- Claire Messenger
- Dr Abeer Eladany
- Elise Foster Vander Elst
- Henrietta Kate Blaxland Martin-Fisher
- Huaiyuan Ren
- Jennifer Kate Lea
- Laura Ann Searson
- Maria Blyzinsky
- Natalie Coleman
- Nerys Rudder
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 27/07/2025 | £498k | £466k |
| 30/09/2024 | £345k | £314k |
| 30/09/2023 | £261k | £257k |
| 30/09/2022 | £209k | £218k |
| 30/09/2021 | £160k | £161k |
Common questions
Is INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF MUSEUMS (UNITED KINGDOM) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £32,718 for the period, with total income rising to £498,355 largely driven by increased membership subscriptions. Unrestricted general funds increased significantly to £133,650, providing a strong financial position as the charity converted to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| STANDARD CHARTERED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| INTERNATIONAL PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION | 1 | — |
| THE SAID FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.3m |
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | 1 | £707k |
| THE AMPNEY BROOK FOUNDATION | 1 | £579k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £218k |
| EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £191k |
| THE SENECA TRUST | 1 | £180k |
Charities like this
- THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC AND ARTISTIC WORKS
- UNITED KINGDOM MATHEMATICS TRUST
- ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS
- THE PUBLIC CATALOGUE FOUNDATION
- IAC-UK
- INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF MUSEUMS (UNITED KINGDOM) | £498k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC AND ARTISTIC WORKS | £435k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNITED KINGDOM MATHEMATICS TRUST | £2.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS | £1.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PUBLIC CATALOGUE FOUNDATION | £2.2m | — | 0 | above | 7.0% | no doubt |
| IAC-UK | £804k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |