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Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited

Also known as: Kew Bridge Engines Trust

The charity is principally engaged in the operation for public enjoyment of the museum and historic pumping engines at Kew Bridge Pumping Station, Brentford, Middlesex.

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Activities & Mission

The charity is principally engaged in the operation for public enjoyment of the museum and historic pumping engines at Kew Bridge Pumping Station, Brentford, Middlesex.

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
£581,083
Latest Expenditure
£492,892

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 56.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 15% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 66.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 37.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £142,763
Charitable Activities £311,639
Other Trading £37,364
Investments £89,272
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £325,248
Raising Funds £159,725
Governance £27,182
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £7,919

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£581,083
£492,892£325,248£288,480£31,41810 / 70
2023
£466,973
£482,1040 / 60
2022
£331,668
£402,5390 / 41
2021
£417,063
£352,4600 / 40
2020
£432,470
£335,5970 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited

What does Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited do?

The charity is principally engaged in the operation for public enjoyment of the museum and historic pumping engines at Kew Bridge Pumping Station, Brentford, Middlesex.

How much income did Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited report in 2024?

Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited reported total income of £581k and reported expenditure of £493k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited?

Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited has a program ratio of 56.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited registered as a charity?

Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 May 1975 as charity number 269285. It has been registered for 51 years.

Who runs Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited?

Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited operate?

Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Kew Bridge Engines Trust And Water Supply Museum Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 269285.

Details

Address
London Museum Of Water & Steam
Green Dragon Lane
BRENTFORD
Middlesex
TW8 0EN
Registration Date
27 May 1975
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
269285
Charity Number
269285

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Trustees

Benjamin Russell
Frederick Philip Hollom
John Philip Waxman
Nigel Barnes

Also Known As

  • Kew Bridge Engines Trust

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14 May 2026
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