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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

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020£1,460,297£1,191,598£991,377£5,875,439£440,01848 / 38

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers