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The Black Country Living Museum Trust

The Black Country Museum Trust Limited, The Black Country Living Museum

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
504481
Status
Registered
Registered
Oct. 10, 1975
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Not Defined

Address

Address
BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM
TIPTON ROAD
DUDLEY
DY1 4SQ

Contact

Activities

The open-air Museum, through the use of its Designated collections, provides opportunities for the public, including many thousands of pupils and students, to gain a better understanding, appreciation and knowledge of the history and international significance and impact of the Black Country and its people, over a period of 200 years, to c1960.

Objects: The Advancement Of Education For All By Increasing And Inspiring The Public’s Understanding And Appreciation Of The Significance And Impact Of The Black Country Since The 18th Century On The Industrialisation Of The World As Well As Increasing The Sum Of Knowledge Of The Region During This Period Of Its History; Andthe Provision, Safeguarding And Development Of A Museum And Collections In The Black Country As A Means Of Recording And Exemplifying The Contribution Of The Region Since The 18th Century To The Development Of The Modern Industrialised World For The Benefit And Enjoyment Of The Public.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Recreation
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell, Shropshire, Solihull, Staffordshire, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
Dec. 31, 2024 £10,659,222 £11,645,563 £36,607,739 209
Dec. 31, 2023 £12,855,700 £11,241,026 £37,616,080 152
Dec. 31, 2022 £15,751,392 £9,219,316 £35,958,406 174
Dec. 31, 2021 £19,729,222 £7,311,717 £27,816,330 149
Dec. 31, 2020 £11,995,561 £7,153,188 £14,043,825 157

Trustees

Name Appointed
Duncan Peter Bedhall (Chair) Jan. 25, 2018
Caroline Southall June 26, 2025
Dileep Singh Marway June 26, 2025
Dr Nicola Claire Guy Aug. 28, 2025
Emma Norris Oct. 30, 2025
Hasan Afzal June 26, 2025
Janet Patricia Chapman Oct. 30, 2025
Jonathan Badyal Jan. 25, 2018
Katy Baker June 18, 2020
Louise Jones April 28, 2022
Matthew James Follows Aug. 22, 2019
Ruth Marie Levesley Jan. 30, 2020
Sally Bourner June 24, 2021
Tarlok Singh Mander April 28, 2022