The Thursford Collection
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The Thursford Collection operates as a steam engine and organ museum and conducts a Christmas Spectacular Show in Thursford Norfolk.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Thursford Collection has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 19,540 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1976, it predates 86% of the arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 21,809 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE THURSFORD COLLECTION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE THURSFORD COLLECTION 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.
THE THURSFORD COLLECTION 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 & board
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Trustpilot
Usually at this time of the year I am looking forward to the Thursford Christmas Show but after last year I definitely will not be booking tickets this year.The show was a big disappointment, especially the compere who was telling very smutty jokes which were totally unsuitable for the many children in the audience. Many of the acts which were performed on the left hand side of the stage were totally out of sight for people who were sitting on the right who had to watch them on a screen. The tickets are very expensive and you do not expect to watch a large part of the show on a screen. Many of the acts didn't even have a Christmas theme which was so disappointing as it is advertised as a Christmas Spectacular.In the interval when we purchased a coffee and a tea we were given two half filled small cardboard cups which had been lined up at the back of the counter with cardboard plates on top. They had obviously been poured out in advance and were barely warm. The contents of both cups wouldn't have even filled one cup. The cost of these were £5.50 and we had to drink them standing up. I have been to the show for many, many years but unfortunately I will never be going again.
Trustpilot
It really was incredible I was blown away by the show . However a couple of things to consider- need more toilets for during the interval and need air con in the auditorium as it was so warm in there
Trustpilot
Went to the afternoon show 30th November, a truly wonderful, dazzling, sparkling show, better than any West End show, in my opinion.
Trustpilot
A very good show, top class performers, interesting gift shops to browse round. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole afternoon. The only reason I gave a 4* is because when a "speciality" act performed at one end of the stage we could not see it very well because the screens were not used this year except for the organist. Also the premier seats were not "stepped" and as we sat at the back of the section it made viewing a bit more difficult. However an excellent show I would see again.
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Thursford Collection
The Thursford Collection is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Fakenham, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £9M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 4 community reviews with an average rating of 3.8/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.7/5 based on 4 reviews.
Based on official filings, The Thursford Collection has £9M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 77% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Thursford Collection operates as a steam engine and organ museum and conducts a Christmas Spectacular Show in Thursford Norfolk. The Thursford Collection is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1976.
The Thursford Collection is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
The Thursford Collection's registered charity number is 272307. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Thursford Collection is located in Fakenham, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.
The Thursford Collection is based in Fakenham in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Thursford Collection
- What is The Thursford Collection?
- The Thursford Collection is a arts & culture charitable company based in Fakenham, United Kingdom. The Thursford Collection operates as a steam engine and organ museum and conducts a Christmas Spectacular Show in Thursford Norfolk.
- When was The Thursford Collection founded?
- The Thursford Collection was founded in 1976.
- Where is The Thursford Collection located?
- Headquartered in Fakenham, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Thursford Collection's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £8.6 million. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Thursford Collection trustworthy?
- The Thursford Collection has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 The Thursford Collection's website?
- https://www.thursford.com
- Are donations to The Thursford Collection 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.