# THE BLANDFORD FORUM MUSEUM, HERITAGE AND ARTS TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1190608
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** July 28, 2020
- **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=1190608


## Contact

- **Address:** Blandford Town Museum, Beres Yard, Market Place, BLANDFORD FORUM
- **Postcode:** DT11 7HQ
- **Phone:** 01258450388
- **Email:** sylhixsonandrews@gmail.com
- **Website:** www.blandfordtownmuseum.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:(1) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A MUSEUM IN BLANDFORD FORUM FOR THE PRESERVATION AND DISPLAY OF HISTORICAL ITEMS, COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITS AND RECORDS RELATING TO THE AGRICULTURAL, HISTORICAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF BLANDFORD FORUM AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.(2) TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS THROUGH THE EXHIBITION OF WORKS OF ARTISTIC MERIT WITH A FOCUS ON PRESENTING WORK WITH A LINK TO BLANDFORD FORUM AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.(3) TO ADVANCE SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS ARE CHARITABLE UNDER THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF BLANDFORD FORUM AND THE SURROUNDING AREA AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.

**Activities:** The aims of Blandford Museum are to record, conserve and display all aspects of the prehistory and history of Blandford and the surrounding region, and to bring the records and displays to the attention of the public. Recording is accomplished by maintaining archives and library facilities and making these available to the public; display of Blandford history is managed by means of exhibitions.

**Area of benefit:** LOCAL




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Dorset



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | £50028 | £39287 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £55257 | £60830 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £29733 | £24259 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £25563 | £23072 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £26793 | £15334 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Cindy Wood — appointed June 21, 2024
- Cinnamon Trundle — appointed Sept. 19, 2024
- Gina Hartwell — appointed July 3, 2025
- Heather Anne Packwood — appointed June 25, 2022
- Joy Reynolds — appointed May 15, 2011
- Julie Dunk — appointed May 30, 2025
- LINDA JOHNSON — appointed May 15, 2021
- Richard Gerald Ringrose — appointed April 2, 2026
- Shaun Christopher — appointed Sept. 19, 2024
- Sheila Nicola Brown — appointed May 15, 2022
- Teresa Cooper — appointed May 15, 2019