the 5bel charitable trust

The charity supports the general public. The 5bel Charitable Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Brighton and operates in England And Wales and Scotland.

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

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.

Fundraising

See where The 5bel Charitable Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£9,677

Latest Expenditure

£74,686

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 82.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 6.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £318,698

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £4

Other Income £10,882,805

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £70,917

Raising Funds £0

Governance £5,595

Grants to Institutions £65,322

Other Expenditure £15,386

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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