The Bowes Museum
Charitable company · registered 2000
What the charity does
The Bowes Museum has an attractive programme of permanent and temporary displays and exhibitions, interpretation and educational events, special events, family activities and outreach work.
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £3,860,226 | £3,546,199 |
| 31 March 2024 | £4,312,215 | £3,306,053 |
| 31 March 2023 | £2,214,893 | £2,498,950 |
| 31 March 2022 | £2,988,885 | £2,653,493 |
| 31 March 2021 | £2,085,666 | £1,911,096 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 1079639
- Company number
- 03879872
- Registered
- 1 March 2000
- Latest income
- £3,860,226 (year to 31 March 2025)
- Latest spending
- £3,546,199
- Income from government
- £678,672
- Volunteers
- 95
- Reporting
- Submission Received
- Gift Aid
- Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
- Linked charities
- 2
Contact
- Address
- The Bowes Museum, Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NP
- Phone
- 01833 690606
- Website
- thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 1079639.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable objects
To advance the public's education and understanding of art, craft, design and history, in particular but not exclusively by acquiring, operating and maintaining the bowes museum, its collections and associated grounds at barnard castle, county durham
Area of benefit: Barnard Castle, County Durham
Governing document: Memorandum and articles of association incorporated 18 november 1999 as amended by special resolutions dated 20 december 1999, 23 december 1999 and 25 january 2006. Certificate of incorporation on change of name dated 13 january 1999.
Employees earning over £60,000
- £90,001–£100,000 · 1 employee
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of The Bowes Museum?
The Bowes Museum is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1079639 and is also a company (number 03879872).
How much income does The Bowes Museum have?
In the financial year ending 31 March 2025 the charity had an income of £3,860,226 and spent £3,546,199.
How many employees of The Bowes Museum earn over £60,000?
1 employee received total benefits over £60,000 in the latest annual return.