The Bronte Society
The Incorporated Bronte Society
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 529952
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Aug. 21, 1964
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Area of benefit
- Not Defined
Address
- Address
- BRONTE PARSONAGE MUSEUM
CHURCH STREET
HAWORTH
KEIGHLEY
BD22 8DR
Contact
- Phone
- 01535 642323
- [email protected]
- Website
bronte.org.uk
Activities
One of the oldest literary societies in the English speaking world, with an international membership, the Bronte Society owns and runs the iconic Grade I Parsonage Museum celebrating the lives of the Brontes. Our accredited world class collections are displayed throughout the museum and library. We run education and learning activities, artistic events, residencies and exhibitions.
Objects: The Objects Of The Society Are;to Promote Interest In The Life And Works Of The Bronte Family In Particular, But Not Exclusively, By Establishing And Maintaining Permanent Museums, Galleries And Libraries For The Public Benefit;to Acquire By Donation, Purchase, Or Otherwise, And To Renovate And Preserve Artefacts, Books, Pamphlets, Manuscripts, Engravings, Paintings, Drawings, Photographs, Clothing, Furniture And Other Objects Of Or Relating To The Bronte Family, And If Thought Fit, Of Other Authors, For The Public Benefit;to Provide For The Examination Of The Literary Remains For Further Scholarship And Better Understanding Of The Lives And Works Of The Brontes And Their Writing And If Thought Fit, Of Other Authors, And Publication Of The Memoirs Of The Bronte Family And Other Authors For The Public Benefit;to Promote The Advancement Of Literature And The Arts And To Initiate Projects That Deepen Literary Engagement Locally, Nationally And Throughout The World And Which Are Rendered Interesting By Their Association With The Bronte Family For The Public Benefit;to Do All Such Things As Are Incidental Or Conductive To The Attainment Of The Above Objects
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- Children/young People, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1,773,122 | £1,355,324 | £8,301,603 | 40 | |
| March 31, 2024 | £1,646,356 | £1,243,372 | £7,886,736 | 33 | |
| March 31, 2023 | £5,929,430 | £1,365,378 | £7,475,945 | 33 | |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £990,173 | £876,806 | £2,924,611 | 18 | |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £1,070,942 | £1,043,446 | £2,796,196 | 39 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Andrew Midgley | June 23, 2021 |
| Ciara Martina Gallagher | Sept. 5, 2021 |
| Eleanor Clare Keel | Oct. 5, 2024 |
| Helen Clare Meller | June 9, 2018 |
| Laura Joanne Beare | Sept. 5, 2021 |
| Lauren Margaret Watson | Oct. 5, 2024 |
| Lucy Georgina Powrie | May 18, 2023 |
| Penelope Anna Jenkins | Sept. 5, 2021 |
| Thomas James Hendry | Oct. 5, 2024 |