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Museum of London tells the story of one of the world's greatest cities and its people. As the single most important source of knowledge on the capital, the Museum is, uniquely, a national, regional and local organisation. With over a million items in its collection, it is the largest social history Museum in the world.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMuseum of London is a registered arts & culture nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is 1139250. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £129M in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Museum of London has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Museum of London is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Museum of London has £129M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £669K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Museum of London is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £129M in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Museum of London. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Museum of London has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 81% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Museum of London tells the story of one of the world's greatest cities and its people. As the single most important source of knowledge on the capital, the Museum is, uniquely, a national, regional and local organisation. With over a million items in its collection, it is the largest social history Museum in the world. Museum of London is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: Museum of London's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of £129M is well above the peer average of £669K.
Museum of London is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. MUSEUM OF LONDON is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
MUSEUM OF LONDON is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
MUSEUM OF LONDON is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (16)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralWhen is the Bayeux Tapestry showing in London and how much are tickets? - London Evening Standard
This Free London Museum is Officially One of the Greatest in the World - Time Out Worldwide
The ticket prices have been revealed for the British Museum’s massive Bayeaux Tapestry exhibition this summer - Time Out Worldwide
The Bayeux Tapestry to be on display in London despite controversy – for up to £33 a ticket - The Independent
British Museum reveals how the Bayeux Tapestry will be displayed in London - ianVisits
London Museum Holds Vagdevi Idol, Awaits Return To India - NDTV
The Bayeux Tapestry is returning to the UK for the first time in almost a millennium - and the ancient artefact will be the centrepiece of what is anticipated to be the British Museum's most popular exhibition ever - Secret London
Beatles museum to open in London on site of band's last gig in Savile Row - London Evening Standard
London Rooftop Where Beatles Played Last Gig to Become Museum - The New York Times
The Beatles will open a museum on the site of their last gig - BBC
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- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Museum of London
- What is Museum of London?
- Museum of London is a arts & culture nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Museum of London tells the story of one of the world's greatest cities and its people. As the single most important source of knowledge on the capital, the Museum is, uniquely, a national, regional and local organisation. With over a million items in its collection, it is the largest social history Museum in the world.
- When was Museum of London founded?
- Museum of London was founded in 2010.
- Where is Museum of London located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Museum of London's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Museum of London trustworthy?
- Museum of London has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Museum of London's registration number?
- Registration: 1139250 (United Kingdom).
- What is Museum of London's website?
- https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/museum-london
- Are donations to Museum of London tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.