The 5bel Charitable Trust
The objects of the CIO are to advance education and learning and to promote public benefit through the preservation, restoration, maintenance and exhibition of British electric trains and other vehicles including, in particular, the Brighton Belle, establishing a museum for the safekeeping and exhibition of them and the provision of information and education of British electric trains.
Activities & Mission
The objects of the CIO are to advance education and learning and to promote public benefit through the preservation, restoration, maintenance and exhibition of British electric trains and other vehicles including, in particular, the Brighton Belle, establishing a museum for the safekeeping and exhibition of them and the provision of information and education of British electric trains.
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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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Heritage charities with income under £10K (sample: 44). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Heritage charities with income under £10K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Heritage charities with income under £10K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £9,677 | £74,686 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £9,485 | £97,437 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £11,255 | £102,739 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £399,547 | £91,176 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £11,201,503 | £86,303 | £70,917 | £11,115,204 | £417,349 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The 5bel Charitable Trust
What does The 5bel Charitable Trust do?
The objects of the CIO are to advance education and learning and to promote public benefit through the preservation, restoration, maintenance and exhibition of British electric trains and other vehicles including, in particular, the Brighton Belle, establishing a museum for the safekeeping and exhibition of them and the provision of information and education of British electric trains.
How much income did The 5bel Charitable Trust report in 2024?
The 5bel Charitable Trust reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £75k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The 5bel Charitable Trust?
The 5bel Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 0.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Heritage charities with income under £10K (sample of 44 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The 5bel Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The 5bel Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 June 2019 as charity number 1184057. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs The 5bel Charitable Trust?
The 5bel Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN ARTHUR BROWN CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The 5bel Charitable Trust operate?
The 5bel Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The 5bel Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The 5bel Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184057.
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