British Trolleybus Society

Educating the public at large as to the operation and historic interest of the trolleybus by(a) Maintaining and restoring the Society's historic trolleybus collection(b) Supporting the Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft(c) Publishing a monthly journal about the Society and trolleybuses(d) Publishing books about the trolleybus

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£98,373

Latest Expenditure

£49,072

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 49.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 49.9%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£98,373	£49,072	0 / 12
2024	£60,656	£88,409	0 / 12
2023	£151,577	£68,544	0 / 14
2022	£57,673	£47,915	0 / 17
2021	£106,394	£36,630	0 / 17

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Trolleybus Society

What does British Trolleybus Society do?

How much income did British Trolleybus Society report in 2025?

British Trolleybus Society reported total income of £98k and reported expenditure of £49k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Trolleybus Society registered as a charity?

British Trolleybus Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 1994 as charity number 1033666. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs British Trolleybus Society?

British Trolleybus Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVE CHICK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Trolleybus Society operate?

British Trolleybus Society operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is British Trolleybus Society a registered charity?

Yes — British Trolleybus Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1033666.