# SHERBORNE MUSEUM

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; 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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1176535


## Contact

- **Address:** SHERBORNE MUSEUM, CHURCH LANE, SHERBORNE
- **Postcode:** DT9 3BP
- **Phone:** 01935 812252
- **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&#x27;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



## Geography

- Dorset





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **LUKE RUSSELL MOULAND** | Chair | Jan. 5, 2018 |
| CELIA FREAR |  | Jan. 5, 2018 |
| Christopher Farrington |  | Jan. 7, 2025 |
| Karen Chapman |  | Jan. 7, 2025 |
| Kenneth George Barber |  | March 28, 2023 |
| Robert Stephen Radley |  | Oct. 28, 2025 |




