Oates Memorial Library And Museum And The Gilbert White Museum
The Oates Memorial Library And Museum, Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum, Gilbert Whites House And The Oates Museum
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 307098
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- May 18, 1962
- Legal form
- Other
- Area of benefit
- Selborne And The Neighbourhood
Address
- Address
- Gilbert Whites House & Gardens
High Street
Selborne
Alton
GU34 3JH
Contact
- Phone
- 01420511275
- [email protected]
- Website
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Activities
The principal activities of the educational charitable trust are to maintain Gilbert White's House & Garden in Selborne, with associated Field Studies Centre, as a visitor attraction & Accredited museum. We engage with people of all ages & abilities to promote enjoyment & exploration of our heritage through our exhibitions, collections, learning & education programme, outreach & access policies.
Objects: The Object Of The Charity Is To Advance Education For The Public Benefit, In Particular But Not Exclusively, (a) By The Provision Of A Museum And Library; And (b) By The Preservation And Maintenance Of: (i) The House Known As “the Wakes” In Selborne, Hampshire Together With Its Ancillary Buildings, Gardens And Park Or Such Parts Thereof As Shall From Time To Time Be Held By The Charity; And(ii) The Gilbert White And Captain Lawrence And Frank Oates’ Collections Of Natural History And Other Exhibits, Books And Manuscripts; (2) The Said Land And Buildings And The Collection Of Exhibits, Books And Manuscripts Referred To In The Said Schedule Shall Be Appropriated And Used For The Said Object.
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- What
- Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- Children/young People, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Hampshire
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £4,056 | £31,044 |
| March 31, 2024 | £11,950 | £20,213 |
| March 31, 2023 | £50 | £19,301 |
| March 31, 2022 | £162 | £19,310 |
| March 31, 2021 | £839 | £839 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Gilbert White & The Oates Collections | March 21, 2016 |