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Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited

Also known as: Heaton Park Tramway

Tramway museum for the Manchester area and operating tramway in Heaton Park, Manchester

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Activities & Mission

Tramway museum for the Manchester area and operating tramway in Heaton Park, Manchester

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£11,713
Latest Expenditure
£9,725

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 83.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 83.0%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£11,713
£9,7250 / 30
2023
£15,514
£12,3840 / 30
2022
£25,894
£17,3720 / 30
2021
£31,551
£14,3510 / 25
2020
£19,477
£11,7680 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited

What does Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited do?

Tramway museum for the Manchester area and operating tramway in Heaton Park, Manchester

How much income did Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited report in 2024?

Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited registered as a charity?

Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 1980 as charity number 505601. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited?

Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is GEOFFREY SENIOR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited operate?

Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Manchester Transport Museum Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 505601.

Details

Address
34 FOUNTAINS ROAD
CHEADLE HULME
CHEADLE
SK8 7PY
Registration Date
14 January 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
505601
Charity Number
505601

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Trustees

GEOFFREY SENIOR Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Amanda Mary Rushton
Also governs 3 other charities
Brian David Polkinghorne
David Andrew Martin
IAN ANDREW WRIGHT
Also governs 1 other charity
Jeremy Valentine
Also governs 1 other charity
John David Whitehouse
Joshua James Haworth
Also governs 1 other charity
Michaela Louise Rushton

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Heaton Park Tramway

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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