OpenCharities

The Story Museum

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1107809
Status
Registered
Registered
Jan. 26, 2005
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
National

Address

Address
ROCHESTER HOUSE
42 PEMBROKE STREET
OXFORD
OXFORDSHIRE
OX1 1BP

Activities

The Story Museum has three core charitable aims: a) to establish and maintain a museum dedicated to children's literature and the City of Oxford; b) to conserve, interpret and develop collections and heritage assets relevant to these subjects; c) to provide learning opportunities for and promote literacy and creativity among children, young people and families.

Objects: To Advance The Education Of The Public In Relation To Children's Literature And The History Of The City Of Oxford, In Particular By:a) Establishing And Maintaining A Museum Dedicated To These Subjects;b) Conserving, Interpreting And Developing Collections And Heritage Assets Relevant To Children's Literature And The City Or Oxford;c) Providing Learning Opportunities For And Promoting Literacy And Creativity Amongst Children, Young People And Families.

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Children/young People, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 £2,287,141 £2,302,467 £6,055,365 59
March 31, 2024 £1,787,728 £2,207,113 £6,070,691 57
March 31, 2023 £1,823,882 £2,035,081 £6,490,076 50
March 31, 2022 £1,361,194 £1,761,468 £6,701,275 44
March 31, 2021 £1,875,499 £1,325,820 £7,101,549 41

Trustees

Name Appointed
Andrew Ryan Feb. 11, 2019
Conrad Philip William Bodman Aug. 26, 2025
Dr Gabrielle Heffernan March 17, 2022
Guy Gadney Jan. 18, 2024
Heather Carter April 24, 2025
James Catchpole Jan. 20, 2022
John Palmer Nov. 7, 2024
Katherine Howard-Cairns Jan. 20, 2022
Patricia Jane Townsend Jan. 23, 2020
Perri Evans April 25, 2025
Sarah Love Jan. 18, 2024
Shirin Welham March 22, 2018