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Cornwall Bus Preservation Society

To promote for the benefit of the public the acquisition, conservation, preservation and operation of heritage buses and coaches and associated artefacts and to advance the education of the public in the said vehicles for the benefit of the culture and heritage of Cornwall in particular.

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Activities & Mission

To promote for the benefit of the public the acquisition, conservation, preservation and operation of heritage buses and coaches and associated artefacts and to advance the education of the public in the said vehicles for the benefit of the culture and heritage of Cornwall in particular.

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

Latest Income
£26,576
Latest Expenditure
£24,352

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 91.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 91.6%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£26,576
£24,3520 / 96
2024
£18,908
£18,6760 / 90

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Frequently asked questions about Cornwall Bus Preservation Society

What does Cornwall Bus Preservation Society do?

To promote for the benefit of the public the acquisition, conservation, preservation and operation of heritage buses and coaches and associated artefacts and to advance the education of the public in the said vehicles for the benefit of the culture and heritage of Cornwall in particular.

How much income did Cornwall Bus Preservation Society report in 2025?

Cornwall Bus Preservation Society reported total income of £27k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cornwall Bus Preservation Society registered as a charity?

Cornwall Bus Preservation Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 2023 as charity number 1202108. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Cornwall Bus Preservation Society?

Cornwall Bus Preservation Society is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Melvyl James Williams. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cornwall Bus Preservation Society operate?

Cornwall Bus Preservation Society operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cornwall Bus Preservation Society a registered charity?

Yes — Cornwall Bus Preservation Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202108.

Details

Address
6 JAN LUKE WAY
CAMBORNE
TR14 8FQ
Registration Date
28 February 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5209981
Charity Number
1202108

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Trustees

Melvyl James Williams Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Arron James Ian Kelly
Graham Leslie Martin
Lee Philip Shephard
Paul William Crate
Steven David Cocks

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