# Museum Of British Folklore

## Details

- **Company number:** [06974069](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/06974069)
- **Status:** Active
- **Type:** PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
- **Incorporated:** 27 Jul 2009
- **Registered office:** DOCKACRE HOUSE, 2 DOCKACRE ROAD, LAUNCESTON, PL15 8BW
- **Nature of business:** [82990](/sic/82990) Other business support service activities n.e.c.


## Previous names

- The Museum Of British Folklore Community Interest Company (until 22 Nov 2013)



## Officers

| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEAN, Marti | secretary | 27 Jul 2009 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| MC ELHATTON, Simon Nicholas | director | 21 Dec 2012 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| COSTIN, Simon Spencer | director | 27 Jul 2009 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| PRICHARD, Susan Nicola | director | 27 Apr 2026 |  |
| FENTON, Louise | director | 27 Apr 2026 |  |
| DAY, Sharon Blake | director | 27 Apr 2026 |  |
| HARGRAVE, Francis Edward | director | 21 Dec 2012 |  |
| ANSTRUTHER, Harriet | director | 21 Dec 2012 |  |



## Control

| Name | Nature of control | Notified | Ceased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Simon Spencer Costin | ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent | 1 Jul 2017 | 1 Jul 2017 |
| Mr Simon Spencer Costin | voting-rights-75-to-100-percent, right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors, significant-influence-or-control | 1 Jul 2016 | 17 Jul 2026 |



## Accounts

| Year ended | Net assets | Cash | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2024 | -£219,403 | - | 0 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | -£215,559 | - | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2022 | -£194,373 | - | 0 |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £168,753 | - | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2020 | -£175,400 | £2,380 | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | -£173,849 | £2,380 | - |
| 31 Oct 2018 | -£172,349 | £2,380 | - |
| 31 Oct 2017 | -£148,180 | £2,129 | - |
| 31 Oct 2016 | -£124,272 | £2,184 | - |
| 31 Oct 2015 | -£99,237 | - | - |
| 31 Oct 2014 | -£99,237 | - | - |





## Directors' other companies

- [ANSTRUTHER, Harriet](/person/7188569) - director at [Horncroft (No 1) Limited](/company/05904279)
- [ANSTRUTHER, Harriet](/person/7188569) - director at [Horncroft (No 2) Limited](/company/05904068)
- [FENTON, Louise](/person/6610340) - director at [Go Chameleon Ltd](/company/16354384)