How many visitors the Manx Museum has had in the past three years/budget for Manx National Heritage as a figure for the past three years.

Summary

The request sought Manx Museum visitor numbers and Manx National Heritage budget figures for the past three years. The authority disclosed specific visitor statistics for 2015-2017 and net approved budget amounts for the 2015/16 to 2017/18 financial years.

Key Facts

• Manx Museum visitor numbers increased from 63,953 in 2015 to 72,661 in 2017.
• Manx National Heritage's net approved budget for 2017/18 was £4,411,000.
• Manx National Heritage's net approved budget for 2016/17 was £4,289,000.
• Manx National Heritage's net approved budget for 2015/16 was £3,963,000.
• Budget figures are publicly available in the Government's Budget Book (Pink Book).
• Separate accounts are produced for the Manx Museum and National Trust, which is a registered charity.

Data Disclosed

• 63953
• 68602
• 72661
• 2015
• 2016
• 2017
• £4,411,000
• £4,289,000
• £3,963,000
• 2017/18
• 2016/17
• 2015/16
• 603
• 2018-03-02
• 2018-03-29

Original Request

I have two questions, How many visitors the Manx Museum has had in the past three years. What has been the budget for Manx National Heritage as a figure for the past three years.

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Full Response Text

Manx National Heritage, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY

Telephone: +44 (0) 1624 648000 Fax: +44 (0) 1624 648001 Email: enquiries@mnh.gov.im

Your ref: ### Our ref: 361183 29 March 2018

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 2 March 2018 and which states:

"I have two questions, How many visitors the Manx Museum has had in the past three years. What has been the budget for Manx National Heritage as a figure for the past three years."

Our response to your request is as follows:

Response to your request Looking at your questions separately: 1. “How many visitors the Manx Museum has had in the past three years” Manx Museum Visitor Figures Year Figure 2015 63953 2016 68602 2017 72661 2. “What has been the budget for Manx National Heritage as a figure for the past three years” Manx National Heritage’s budgets are publicly available as they fall within Government’s Budget Book (generally referred to as the Pink Book) which are available on the Government website please see link below: https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/the-treasury/budget/

In summary: Manx National Heritage’s net approved budgets for the last 3 years were: 2017/18 £4,411,000 2016/17 £4,289,000 2015/16 £3,963,000 In addition to Manx National Heritage’s Government Accounts, separate accounts are produced for the Manx Museum and National Trust which is a registered charity on the Isle of Man registration number 603. Copies of accounts for 2015/16 and 2016/17 are available on the website: https://manxnationalheritage.im/about-us/who-we-are/ Please quote the reference number 361183 in any future communications. Your right to request a review

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