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John Paul Jones Birthplace Museum Trust

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC020479
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Sept. 29, 2025. Filing history
Registered
Jan. 1, 1902
Legal form
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Address

Address
John Paul Jones Birthplace Museum
Arbigland
Kirkbean
Dumfries
DG2 8BG

Contact

Website
johnpauljonesmuseum.com

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

The advancement of education about the life of John Paul Jones, his naval heritage, local contributions to American history and the social and built heritage of our locale through educational displays and events. And the advancement of the arts, heritage and local culture via displays, events and social media.

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: for the advancement of the education of the general public without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, by provision of the Museum comprising the Existing Collection together with such other objects, specimens or collections as may from time to time be acquired in accordance with the provisions of this Deed ('the Collection') in respect of which there wdl be a strong presumption against the subsequent disposal of any specimen. For the avoidance of doubt, the Trust Fund shall be used exclusively for educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.'

Geography

Main operating location
Dumfries And Galloway
Geographical spread
UK and overseas

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Employees
Dec. 31, 2024 Sept. 29, 2025On time £42,600 £38,478 -
Dec. 31, 2023 Sept. 30, 2024On time £45,918 £61,612 1
Dec. 31, 2022 Sept. 28, 2023On time £46,673 £49,139 3
Dec. 31, 2021 Sept. 28, 2022On time £67,799 £74,629 3
Dec. 31, 2020 Sept. 30, 2021On time £51,654 £31,713 3

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.