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
- Phone
- 0121 557 9643
- [email protected]
- Website
bclm.com
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 |
Nearby
- The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD 0.0 mi
- Dudley Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps 0.0 mi
- Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust 0.3 mi
- Dudley Canal Trust (trips) Limited 0.3 mi
- Vidyhadaan Trust UK 0.4 mi