What is the financial size of BIRMINGHAM MUSEUMS TRUST?

BIRMINGHAM MUSEUMS TRUST is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £13,484,996 and total expenditure of £11,791,242.

How does BIRMINGHAM MUSEUMS TRUST allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 90.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 9.7% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of BIRMINGHAM MUSEUMS TRUST?

BIRMINGHAM MUSEUMS TRUST employs 150 staff members and is supported by 68 volunteers.

Does BIRMINGHAM MUSEUMS TRUST receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 35.4% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does BIRMINGHAM MUSEUMS TRUST pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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BIRMINGHAM MUSEUMS TRUST

#1147014

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

To provide access to museums for audiences and participants within birmingham and the west midlands region and beyond, through the operation of museums with exhibitions, education, engagement and participation activities.

Registered address

Birmingham Museum Trust, Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, BIRMINGHAM, B3 3DH

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£13,484,996

Expenditure

All activities

£11,791,242

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£3,954,008

Total Assets

Gross assets

£6,959,182

Working Capital

Liquidity

£3,358,259

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

4.0 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

19.2%

Median: 8.2%Top quartile

Spending Efficiency

90.3%

Median: 97.2%Around typical

Income Concentration

89.3%

Median: 87.1%Around typical

Fundraising ROI

413.7x

Median: 27.3xTop quartile

Income Volatility

15.5%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

96.2%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

8.8%

Median: 8.7%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

90.3%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

413.7%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

14.8%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

4.0 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

3.6%

Government Reliance

% of income

35.4%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 8926

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

19.2%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

8.8%

Volatility

Moderate Volatility

15.5%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

150

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0.5:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£89,900

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

0.7%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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5 Year Trend

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Employees & Volunteers

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