THE CHARLES BURRELL MUSEUM

Registration #802250 · Registered

www.thecharlesburrellmuseum.org.uk

info@charlesburrellmuseum.org.uk

Minstergate Thetford IP24 1BN

95
out of 100
Platinum

Active Steam Engine Museum and Educational Facility preserving and promoting the historic industrial past of the Charles Burrell Company of Thetford in Norfolk. 100% run by volunteers and financed from grants and donations and also the revenue generated from an in house shop, cafe and outside demonstrations of our steam traction engines.

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About THE CHARLES BURRELL MUSEUM

THE CHARLES BURRELL MUSEUM is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 802250). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE CHARLES BURRELL MUSEUM reported a total income of £16,420 and total expenditure of £15,592, a spending ratio of 95% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE CHARLES BURRELL MUSEUM describes its activities as follows: Active Steam Engine Museum and Educational Facility preserving and promoting the historic industrial past of the Charles Burrell Company of Thetford in Norfolk. 100% run by volunteers and financed from grants and donations and also the revenue generated from an in house shop, cafe and outside demonstrations of our steam traction engines. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE CHARLES BURRELL MUSEUM. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health25 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 95.0% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£16,420£15,59295%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026