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the crossness engines trust

The charity supports children and young people and the general public. The Crossness Engines Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in London and operates in Bexley.


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

Conservation and development for public benefit of the Victorian southern outfall of the London sewer system. The main buildings, the Boiler House, Triple Expansion Engine House and the Beam Engine House are Grade I listed. The Beam Engine House contains fine examples of Victorian decorative wrought ironwork and four rotative beam steam engines, built originally by the James Watt Company.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£304,355
Latest Expenditure
£239,785

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 78.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 78.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£304,355£239,7850 / 60
2023£191,142£198,4960 / 70
2022£186,540£208,7950 / 60
2021£134,677£246,1910 / 60
2020£166,540£167,3870 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers