the a1 steam locomotive trust

The charity supports the general public. The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is the environment, conservation, or heritage. It delivers its work by carrying out other charitable activities. The charity is based in County Durham 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

To build, preserve, operate and exhibit for public benefit, for educational benefit and instructional purposes locomotives of historical or scientific importance, in particular a peppercorn class A1 express passenger locomotive.

Fundraising

See where The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,282,672

Latest Expenditure

£1,142,193

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 62.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 38.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £454,785

Charitable Activities £745,162

Other Trading £81,656

Investments £1,069

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £709,536

Raising Funds £432,657

Governance £3,930

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,282,672	£1,142,193	£709,536	£7,289,504	£0	7 / 100
2023	£1,651,768	£682,123	£389,451	£7,964,309	£0	7 / 15
2022	£1,924,188	£1,834,660	£583,112	£6,179,380	£8,588	7 / 100
2021	£1,635,464	£877,875	£627,750	£6,089,852	£0	7 / 119
2020	£2,009,008	£1,402,016	£387,266	£5,332,263	£0	8 / 85