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Glen Tramway Preservation Company Limited

Also known as: Shipley Glen Tramway

Preservation of a cable hauled Tramway opened in 1895 giving passenger rides on a 350m twin 20" track with a tram carriage on each track. Has a museum displaying the history of the Tramway and of the local area including Shipley Glen at the bottom station & at the top station traditional Sweet Shop. A short walk from the World Heritage Site of Saltaire Run entirely by volunteers.

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Activities & Mission

Preservation of a cable hauled Tramway opened in 1895 giving passenger rides on a 350m twin 20" track with a tram carriage on each track. Has a museum displaying the history of the Tramway and of the local area including Shipley Glen at the bottom station & at the top station traditional Sweet Shop. A short walk from the World Heritage Site of Saltaire Run entirely by volunteers.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£55,808
Latest Expenditure
£59,580

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 106.8%
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
£55,808
£59,5800 / 50
2024
£60,947
£44,2130 / 32
2023
£50,853
£46,8660 / 32
2022
£29,226
£26,7370 / 32
2021
£23,235
£34,0690 / 28

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Frequently asked questions about Glen Tramway Preservation Company Limited

What does Glen Tramway Preservation Company Limited do?

Preservation of a cable hauled Tramway opened in 1895 giving passenger rides on a 350m twin 20" track with a tram carriage on each track. Has a museum displaying the history of the Tramway and of the local area including Shipley Glen at the bottom station & at the top station traditional Sweet Shop. A short walk from the World Heritage Site of Saltaire Run entirely by volunteers.

How much income did Glen Tramway Preservation Company Limited report in 2025?

Glen Tramway Preservation Company Limited reported total income of £56k and reported expenditure of £60k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Glen Tramway Preservation Company Limited registered as a charity?

Glen Tramway Preservation Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 October 2002 as charity number 1094288. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Glen Tramway Preservation Company Limited?

Glen Tramway Preservation Company Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is DALE SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Glen Tramway Preservation Company Limited operate?

Glen Tramway Preservation Company Limited operates in Bradford City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Glen Tramway Preservation Company Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Glen Tramway Preservation Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1094288.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 October 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3993791
Charity Number
1094288

Trustees

DALE SMITH Chair
Alexander Albert Copland
Babara Jane Hitchman
Catherine Michelle Entwistle
Fiona Julie Lidstone-Green
James Norman Hay
JOHN NOEL PITCHER
Peter Anthony Coles
Peter Joseph Ashton

Also Known As

  • Shipley Glen Tramway

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