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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1192018
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Colchester Museums Development Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1192018. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex. The register describes its activities as: “Colchester Museums Development Foundation supports Colchester Museums to inspire and enrich the local community, through the preservation, exploration, and sharing of the town's heritage. The Foundation raises funds through donations, memberships and grants to support access, inclusion, community collaboration, and…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are:i) the advancement of education for the public benefit particularly in the subjects of the arts, archaeology, natural history, history and science; andii) promoting and developing Colchester castle, hollytrees museum, the natural history museum and their collections and storage facilities…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £21.6k and spending of £23.1k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£21.6k
Latest spending
£23.1k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £21.6k | £23.1k |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £15.5k | £10.4k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £29.3k | £26.5k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £18.7k | £7,700 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £12.9k | £2,599 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are:i) the advancement of education for the public benefit particularly in the subjects of the arts, archaeology, natural history, history and science; andii) promoting and developing Colchester castle, hollytrees museum, the natural history museum and their collections and storage facilities, as well as supporting partner organisations to deliver related projects and activities, particularly where they advance the Museums engagement with their local communities.
Where it operates
Essex
- Also known as
- Cmdf
- Trustees
- 12
What Colchester Museums Development Foundation funds
Colchester Museums Development Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £70.3k in total.
How to apply to Colchester Museums Development Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Colchester Museums Development Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (colchester.cimuseums.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Colchester Museums Development Foundation
Is Colchester Museums Development Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Colchester Museums Development Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Colchester Museums Development Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex.
Does Colchester Museums Development Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Colchester Museums Development Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Colchester Museums Development Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Colchester Museums Development Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £23.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.1k a year.
How large is Colchester Museums Development Foundation?
In its latest reported year Colchester Museums Development Foundation reported income of £21.6k and spending of £23.1k.
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