modern electric tramways limited

The charity supports the general public. Modern Electric Tramways Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Seaton and operates in Devon, Dorset, and Somerset.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Seaton Tramway provides a link back to the heritage of branch lines and epitomizes the post-war development of domestic leisure and tourism. Today the Tramway has a unique role in connecting Seaton and the Jurassic Coast with the environmental assets of the Axe Valley.

Fundraising

See where Modern Electric Tramways Limited is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Devon Dorset Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,049,126

Latest Expenditure

£2,269,816

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 72.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 39.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £81,458

Charitable Activities £1,251,892

Other Trading £629,796

Investments £760

Other Income £85,220

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,640,794

Raising Funds £629,022

Governance £267,864

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,049,126	£2,269,816	£1,640,794	£5,969,399	£0	59 / 59
2023	£1,955,359	£1,888,640	£1,496,608	£6,190,088	£0	52 / 52
2022	£1,621,698	£1,861,954	£1,490,264	£6,123,369	£6,022,370	51 / 33
2021	£2,167,918	£1,679,732	£1,372,796	£6,363,625	£595,548	50 / 33
2020	£1,460,297	£1,191,598	£991,377	£5,875,439	£440,018	48 / 38