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Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited

Also known as: The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft

Operation of a working trolleybus and transport museum, including the associated restoration and/ or conservation of exhibits, archives etc.

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Activities & Mission

Operation of a working trolleybus and transport museum, including the associated restoration and/ or conservation of exhibits, archives etc.

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
£1,224,198
Latest Expenditure
£346,236

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 23.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 84.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 43% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 19.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 31% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,131,257
Charitable Activities £29,925
Other Trading £45,259
Investments £17,757
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £292,977
Raising Funds £53,259
Governance £14,544
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
£1,224,198
£346,236£292,977£2,081,686£559,9650 / 90
2024
£392,603
£186,3800 / 60
2023
£193,920
£161,2020 / 50
2022
£203,153
£202,4910 / 53
2021
£133,186
£153,3570 / 62

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited

What does Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited do?

Operation of a working trolleybus and transport museum, including the associated restoration and/ or conservation of exhibits, archives etc.

How much income did Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited report in 2025?

Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited reported total income of £1.22m and reported expenditure of £346k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited?

Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited has a program ratio of 23.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited registered as a charity?

Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 October 1983 as charity number 514382. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited?

Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited operate?

Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited operates across 4 areas: Doncaster, East Riding Of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

Is Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 514382.

Details

Address
The Trolley Bus Museum
Belton Road
Sandtoft
DONCASTER
South Yorkshire
DN8 5SX
Registration Date
20 October 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
514382
Charity Number
514382

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Trustees

Anthony Walsh
Charles Edward Allen
Helen Elizabeth Cross
Also governs 1 other charity
IAN HENRY WILSON
James Thomas Raymond Race
John Francis
Also governs 2 other charities
Stanley Collins

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft

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14 May 2026
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