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Modern Electric Tramways Limited

Also known as: Modern Electric Tramways, Seaton Tramways

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.

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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.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,322,617
Latest Expenditure
£2,451,964

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 71.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 28.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £238,411
Charitable Activities £1,379,174
Other Trading £675,182
Investments £2
Other Income £29,848

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,749,825
Raising Funds £702,139
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£2,322,617
£2,451,964£1,749,825£5,812,707£5,549,95065 / 65
2024
£2,049,126
£2,269,816£1,640,794£5,969,399£059 / 59
2023
£1,955,359
£1,888,640£1,496,608£6,190,088£052 / 52
2022
£1,621,698
£1,861,954£1,490,264£6,123,369£6,022,37051 / 33
2021
£2,167,918
£1,679,732£1,372,796£6,363,625£595,54850 / 33

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Modern Electric Tramways Limited

What does Modern Electric Tramways Limited do?

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.

How much income did Modern Electric Tramways Limited report in 2025?

Modern Electric Tramways Limited reported total income of £2.32m and reported expenditure of £2.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Modern Electric Tramways Limited registered as a charity?

Modern Electric Tramways Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 October 2015 as charity number 1164157. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Modern Electric Tramways Limited?

Modern Electric Tramways Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is BRUCE CHARLES WARNES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Modern Electric Tramways Limited operate?

Modern Electric Tramways Limited operates across 3 areas: Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

Is Modern Electric Tramways Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Modern Electric Tramways Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164157.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
28 October 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5058473
Charity Number
1164157

Trustees

BRUCE CHARLES WARNES Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
DAVID WILLIAM KEAY
Also governs 1 other charity
Mark Andrew Horner
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicola Elizabeth Stone
Wendy Louise Anita O'Neill

Also Known As

  • Modern Electric Tramways
  • Seaton Tramways

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