EYAM MUSEUM LIMITED

Registered charity 702067 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Eyam Museum Ltd. operates a small museum whose central theme is the outbreak of bubonic plague in Eyam in 1665/66. The museum tells the story of the village from prehistoric to modern times, with sets, graphic panels, and artefacts.

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Latest income

£159k

Latest spending

£133k

Registered

1989

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £25,944 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by strong growth in visitor numbers and admissions income. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £343,905, significantly exceeding the trustees' stated target of £100,000. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: one year's normal operating expenses (held: £344k)

“The actual reserves at 31 December 2024 were £343,905 (2023: £325,343) which was £243,905 above our target figure of £100,000 for 2024. This target represented one year's normal operating expenses with the remainder accruing to fund the museum's charitable objectives of improving the experience for visitors as outlined in the strategic plan.” — page 4

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Trading subsidiary: Eyam Museum Trading Limited

“The company's subsidiary undertaking, Eyam Museum Trading Limited, is responsible for the running of the museum gift shop.” — page 3

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Landin Wilcock & Co. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Arts Council England — “Accredited by Arts Council England.” (source page)

Property (HM Land Registry)

2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

Richard Lindsey Coateschair
Amy Ryall
Carol Anne Mealing
David Turner
Francine Clifford
Ian David Smith · trustee of 1 other charity
Leslie Spittle
Naomi Rees
Paul Bracey

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Derbyshire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£159k	£133k
31/12/2023	£147k	£138k
31/12/2022	£109k	£92k
30/11/2021	£91k	£74k
30/11/2020	£34k	£59k

Common questions

Is EYAM MUSEUM LIMITED financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £25,944 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by strong growth in visitor numbers and admissions income. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £343,905, significantly exceeding the trustees' stated target of £100,000. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Landin Wilcock & Co.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

Funder	Date	Amount	Purpose
The National Lottery Heritage Fund	26/06/2024	£73k	"Eyam Museum Options Project"
The National Lottery Heritage Fund	16/01/2013	£21k	"Eyam 1914-18: A Second Sacrifice"
The National Lottery Heritage Fund	02/12/1998	£90k	"Eyam Museum - Acquisition & Refurbishment"
The National Lottery Heritage Fund	21/03/1995	£41k	"Eyam Museum, Eyam"