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Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited

Also known as: Bressingham Steam Museum Trust, Bressingham Steam Museum Trust and Gardens

The conservation and restoration of exhibits relating to Britain's steam heritage and the presentation of these exhibits for the education and enjoyment of the general public.

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Activities & Mission

The conservation and restoration of exhibits relating to Britain's steam heritage and the presentation of these exhibits for the education and enjoyment of the general public.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,027,400
Latest Expenditure
£1,090,318

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 77% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 63% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 52% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £50,287
Charitable Activities £816,102
Other Trading £155,061
Investments £2,260
Other Income £7,328

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,009,426
Raising Funds £80,892
Governance £21,904
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,027,400
£1,090,318£1,009,426£2,805,187£187,69822 / 120
2024
£1,039,821
£1,003,909£922,820£2,864,467£339,01919 / 120
2023
£828,830
£903,142£828,536£2,828,555£316,08521 / 120
2022
£931,638
£845,901£739,708£2,902,867£352,00815 / 80
2021
£874,611
£594,876£556,658£2,806,987£191,41017 / 80

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited

What does Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited do?

The conservation and restoration of exhibits relating to Britain's steam heritage and the presentation of these exhibits for the education and enjoyment of the general public.

How much income did Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited report in 2025?

Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited reported total income of £1.03m and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited?

Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited has a program ratio of 97.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited registered as a charity?

Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 October 1973 as charity number 266374. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited?

Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER RICHARD LEAH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited operate?

Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Bressingham Steam Preservation Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 266374.

Details

Address
Bressingham Steam
Low Road
Bressingham
Diss
IP22 2AA
Registration Date
31 October 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
266374
Charity Number
266374

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER RICHARD LEAH Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alex William Gardner-Collis
CAROL ANN BUSTARD
JOHN WILSON
Julia Veronica Phillips
PATRICIA ANN MEADE
Robert Wesley Ellis

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bressingham Steam Museum Trust
  • Bressingham Steam Museum Trust and Gardens

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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