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The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977

The charity makes grants and bursaries to individuals in aid of technical education connected to industries in the automotive, aerospace and coachmaking sectors. It also supports charitable institutions and voluntary bodies and members of the UK armed services .The charity raises charitable funds mainly from its members but also raises funds from the general public from time to time.

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Activities & Mission

The charity makes grants and bursaries to individuals in aid of technical education connected to industries in the automotive, aerospace and coachmaking sectors. It also supports charitable institutions and voluntary bodies and members of the UK armed services .The charity raises charitable funds mainly from its members but also raises funds from the general public from time to time.

Grants

The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977 is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£222,253
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£164,419
Latest Expenditure
£222,253

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 135.2%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£164,419
£222,2530 / 40
2024
£121,933
£231,1440 / 40
2023
£152,048
£228,0850 / 40
2022
£255,097
£231,0620 / 26
2021
£60,723
£387,1460 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977

What does The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977 do?

The charity makes grants and bursaries to individuals in aid of technical education connected to industries in the automotive, aerospace and coachmaking sectors. It also supports charitable institutions and voluntary bodies and members of the UK armed services .The charity raises charitable funds mainly from its members but also raises funds from the general public from time to time.

How much income did The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977 report in 2025?

The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977 reported total income of £164k and reported expenditure of £222k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977 registered as a charity?

The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977 was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 1983 as charity number 286521. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977?

The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977 is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian James Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977 operate?

The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977 operates in City Of London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977 a registered charity?

Yes — The Coachmakers And Coach Harness Makers Charitable Trust 1977 is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286521.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 March 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
286521
Charity Number
286521

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Trustees

Ian James Smith Chair
JULIAN LEACH
Also governs 1 other charity
Martin Douglas Payne

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