British Motor Industry Heritage Trust
Also known as: B M I H T - Heritage Motor Centre
To establish and maintain for the benefit of the nation a motor vehicle museum and promote the preservation of motor vehicles, archives and artefacts relating to the British Motor Industry with historic, scientific or educative value.To exhibit and allow public access to such vehicles, archives and artefacts by means of exhibitions and demonstrate operation of any such vehicles or artefacts.
Activities & Mission
To establish and maintain for the benefit of the nation a motor vehicle museum and promote the preservation of motor vehicles, archives and artefacts relating to the British Motor Industry with historic, scientific or educative value.To exhibit and allow public access to such vehicles, archives and artefacts by means of exhibitions and demonstrate operation of any such vehicles or artefacts.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 24% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £6,317,317 | £6,392,722 | £3,490,917 | £11,373,937 | £2,781,089 | 122 / 100 |
| 2023 | £5,951,624 | £5,854,676 | £3,182,200 | £11,191,944 | £2,338,375 | 112 / 101 |
| 2022 | £4,159,775 | £5,214,962 | £2,912,044 | £10,973,477 | £2,682,048 | 96 / 92 |
| 2021 | £3,185,604 | £4,400,042 | £2,802,427 | £12,241,459 | £3,077,820 | 88 / 80 |
| 2020 | £2,688,860 | £3,958,915 | £2,220,895 | £13,141,723 | £5,471,662 | 87 / 80 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about British Motor Industry Heritage Trust
What does British Motor Industry Heritage Trust do?
To establish and maintain for the benefit of the nation a motor vehicle museum and promote the preservation of motor vehicles, archives and artefacts relating to the British Motor Industry with historic, scientific or educative value.To exhibit and allow public access to such vehicles, archives and artefacts by means of exhibitions and demonstrate operation of any such vehicles or artefacts.
How much income did British Motor Industry Heritage Trust report in 2024?
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust reported total income of £6.32m and reported expenditure of £6.39m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is British Motor Industry Heritage Trust?
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust has a program ratio of 55.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was British Motor Industry Heritage Trust registered as a charity?
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 May 1983 as charity number 286575. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs British Motor Industry Heritage Trust?
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joel Nicholas Kordan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British Motor Industry Heritage Trust operate?
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is British Motor Industry Heritage Trust a registered charity?
Yes — British Motor Industry Heritage Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286575.
Details
British Motor Museum
Banbury Road
Gaydon
WARWICK
CV35 0BJ
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated