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Online Transport Archive

The archiving and preservation of transport related film, video and photographic material

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Activities & Mission

The archiving and preservation of transport related film, video and photographic material

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£36,068
Latest Expenditure
£32,400

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 4.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £641,489
Charitable Activities £7,447
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,571
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £27,815
Raising Funds £0
Governance £720
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.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£36,068
£32,4000 / 25
2024
£35,722
£31,5670 / 30
2023
£650,507
£27,815£27,815£651,609£651,6090 / 30
2022
£21,917
£23,2430 / 20
2021
£23,300
£22,8100 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Online Transport Archive

What does Online Transport Archive do?

The archiving and preservation of transport related film, video and photographic material

How much income did Online Transport Archive report in 2025?

Online Transport Archive reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £32k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Online Transport Archive registered as a charity?

Online Transport Archive was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 January 2004 as charity number 1101785. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Online Transport Archive?

Online Transport Archive is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr CHARLES CHRISTOPHER ROBERTS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Online Transport Archive operate?

Online Transport Archive operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Online Transport Archive a registered charity?

Yes — Online Transport Archive is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101785.

Details

Address
25 MONKMOOR ROAD
SHREWSBURY
SY2 5AG
Registration Date
28 January 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4004824
Charity Number
1101785

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Trustees

Dr CHARLES CHRISTOPHER ROBERTS Chair
David Nigel Spencer
Jamie Green
John Carlson
KEVIN RICHARD MCCORMACK
MARTIN JENKINS
Peter Alexander Whitehead
Thomas Gerard Ferris

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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