The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The BOW Trust (Durham) Limited

Registered charity 513865 Registered since 1983

Operates: Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland

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Board DNA

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4
trustees on the board
3.5y median 3.5y
average tenure
7y
longest tenure
1
trustees past 6 years
17y
average years in governance
2 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
4
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Arts/culture/heritage/science 4Education/training 4Environment/conservation/heritage 3General Charitable Purposes 1

Commercial experience

Arts and leisure 4Other services 2

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Contact

Websitewww.durhammuseum.co.uk
Emailbowtrustdurham@gmail.com
Phone01913846939
AddressWEST WING, HOLYWELL HALL, BRANCEPETH, DURHAM, DH7 8EQ

Finances

£4,082 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2020£14,480£5,425
2021£9,373£19,945
2022£23,244£22,696
2023£23,244£22,696
2024£4,082£71,076

What it does

What

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Who

Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeopleThe General Public/mankind

How

Provides Buildings/facilities/open SpaceProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes Research

Charitable objects

TO RENOVATE AND MAINTAIN THE DISUSED CHURCH OF ST MARY-LE-BOW, DURHAM TO BE USED AS A MUSEUM AND CENTRE TO PROMOTE AND FURTHER INTEREST IN THE LOCAL HISTORY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DURHAM AND ALSO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 20 APRIL 1983 AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION DATED 03 DECEMBER 1996

Trustees (4)

4trustees
57median age
1aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

BOW Trust (Durham) Limited(the) · 01716823 · Active

PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital) · incorporated 20/04/1983

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