# SHERBORNE MUSEUM

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1176535
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Jan. 5, 2018
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1176535


## Contact

- **Address:** SHERBORNE MUSEUM, CHURCH LANE, SHERBORNE
- **Postcode:** DT9 3BP
- **Phone:** 01935812252
- **Email:** info@sherbornemuseum.com
- **Website:** www.sherbornemuseum.com



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:1.TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, IN THE HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF SHERBORNE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, ITS HERITAGE, NATURAL HISTORY AND CULTURE;2.TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A MUSEUM AT THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE ABBEY GATEHOUSE IN CHURCH LANE, SHERBORNE OR SUCH OTHER BUILDINGS, AND IN PURSUIT OF THAT OBJECT:TO COLLECT, BORROW AND LOAN COLLECTIONS RELATING TO THE AREA;TO MANAGE, DOCUMENT, CONSERVE AND SAFEGUARD THE MUSEUM COLLECTIONS AND HOLDINGS;TO EXHIBIT, INTERPRET AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE MUSEUM COLLECTIONS AND HOLDINGS;TO PROVIDE LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUBLIC;TO PROVIDE EXHIBITIONS, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER EVENTS BOTH ON- AND OFF-SITE;TO RESEARCH, PROMOTE AND PUBLISH STUDIES OF THE AREA.3.TO UNDERTAKE ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE.

**Activities:** Sherborne Museum aims to increase public awareness, appreciation and understanding of Sherborne's natural, historic and cultural heritage through the acquisition, preservation and display of a unique collection of items that are particularly relevant to the area. We aim to provide a centre of inspiration, education and enjoyment for all in a friendly and welcoming environment.




## Classification

- **How:** Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Dorset



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £47279 | £65013 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £58613 | £73534 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £37025 | £62074 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £17880 | £47298 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £371267 | £38517 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **LUKE RUSSELL MOULAND** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 5, 2018
- CELIA FREAR — appointed Jan. 5, 2018
- Christopher Farrington — appointed Jan. 7, 2025
- Karen Chapman — appointed Jan. 7, 2025
- Kenneth George Barber — appointed March 28, 2023
- Robert Stephen Radley — appointed Oct. 28, 2025