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Cowper Memorial Museum

Cowper And Newton Museum - Home Of Olneys Heritage

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
310521
Status
Registered
Registered
July 3, 1962
Legal form
Trust
Area of benefit
Not Defined

Address

Address
10 GRAVEL WALK
EMBERTON
OLNEY
MK46 5JA

Activities

The museum commemorates the poet William Cowper, who lived in the house from 1768 to 1786, and his friend the preacher, hymnwriter and slave trade abolitionist John Newton (author of 'Amazing Grace'). It holds an important collection of lace and items relating to the archaeology and history of Olney and its surrounding villages. The historic gardens include Cowper's original summer house/study.

Objects: Museum To Perpetuate The Memory Of The Poet William Cowper.

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Milton Keynes

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Accounts
Jan. 31, 2025 £117,113 £120,520 PDF
Jan. 31, 2024 £172,144 £223,016 PDF
Jan. 31, 2023 £184,867 £138,223 PDF
Jan. 31, 2022 £73,720 £53,835 PDF
Jan. 31, 2021 £83,796 £59,063 PDF

Trustees

Name Appointed
Tom Jones (Chair) Sept. 19, 2013
Amanda Molcher Jan. 13, 2016
David George Purvis Nov. 20, 2024
Elaine Vera Merchant March 20, 2025
Geoffrey Swindells Jan. 18, 2017
Liam George Good Sept. 10, 2025
Malcolm John Jones Jan. 1, 2024
Pamela Daley Aug. 26, 2018
Trevor Aldred Sept. 13, 2022