London Transport Museum Friends

Also known as: London Transport Museum Friends Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Friends of the London Transport Museum

The advancement of public education in the history of transport and assisting and encouraging the work and activities of the London Transport Museum, including work and activity carried out jointly. This is achieved by giving grants to the London Transport Museum; volunteer support; giving our members a quarterly magazine; and by arranging talks and visits to places of transport interest.

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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.

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£427,275

Latest Expenditure

£402,471

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 94.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 94.2%

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2020 — The Charles Sparks Relief in Sickness Fund (organisation 262844)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£427,275	£402,471	0 / 19
2024	£153,597	£194,249	0 / 175
2023	£140,044	£115,708	0 / 27
2022	£211,901	£170,562	0 / 175
2020	£105,465	£97,007	0 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about London Transport Museum Friends

What does London Transport Museum Friends do?

How much income did London Transport Museum Friends report in 2025?

London Transport Museum Friends reported total income of £427k and reported expenditure of £402k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was London Transport Museum Friends registered as a charity?

London Transport Museum Friends was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 September 2019 as charity number 1185277. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs London Transport Museum Friends?

London Transport Museum Friends is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael George Southgate. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does London Transport Museum Friends operate?

London Transport Museum Friends operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is London Transport Museum Friends a registered charity?

Yes — London Transport Museum Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185277.