# THE SILK HERITAGE TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 519521
- **Other names:** MACCLESFIELD MUSEUMS TRUST, MACCLESFIELD SILK MUSEUM
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 19, 1987
- **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=519521


## Contact

- **Address:** The Silk Museum, Park Lane, Macclesfield
- **Postcode:** SK11 6TJ
- **Phone:** 01625613210
- **Email:** director@silkmacclesfield.org.uk
- **Website:** www.silkmacclesfield.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1) TO ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY THE PROVISION OF MUSEUM AND ANCILLARY FACILITIES.  2) ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.

**Activities:** The objects of the Association are as stated in the Annual Report:(1) The advancement of the education of the public by the provision of museum and ancillary facilities(2) any other charitable purpose for the benefit of the public.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Cheshire East



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £635300 | £670137 | £1478375 | 7 |
| March 31, 2024 | £554799 | £398934 | £1513212 | 5 |
| March 31, 2023 | £361033 | £470855 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £498158 | £455495 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £405398 | £345188 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Simon John Spurrell** (Chair) — appointed Aug. 20, 2025
- Benedict Arthur Clement Bowden — appointed July 17, 2025
- Elizabeth Ann Braithwaite — appointed Jan. 30, 2024
- Elizabeth Anne Cookson — appointed July 17, 2025
- Fattori McKenna — appointed April 23, 2025
- Hannah Williamson — appointed April 25, 2019
- JANET JACKSON — appointed July 20, 2012
- James Hogben — appointed Feb. 17, 2026
- James William Barber — appointed Jan. 30, 2024
- Joanna Clare Hayward — appointed June 27, 2022
- Olivia Mary Rudkin — appointed Jan. 22, 2026
- Philip Cole — appointed April 1, 2021
- Rebecca Mary Medcalf — appointed Jan. 30, 2014
- Robert Gubbins — appointed Feb. 17, 2026
- Roy Douglas Pownall — appointed June 19, 2017
- Ruby Kathleen Judge — appointed Feb. 16, 2026