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The Eastern Transport Collection

The Charity acquires, restores and maintains a fleet of historic buses which saw service in East Anglia, together with relevant memorabilia from their years of operation.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity acquires, restores and maintains a fleet of historic buses which saw service in East Anglia, together with relevant memorabilia from their years of operation.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£324,760
Latest Expenditure
£263,482

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 81.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 81.1%
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
£324,760
£263,4820 / 15
2024
£82,015
£20,2300 / 15

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Frequently asked questions about The Eastern Transport Collection

What does The Eastern Transport Collection do?

The Charity acquires, restores and maintains a fleet of historic buses which saw service in East Anglia, together with relevant memorabilia from their years of operation.

How much income did The Eastern Transport Collection report in 2025?

The Eastern Transport Collection reported total income of £325k and reported expenditure of £263k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Eastern Transport Collection registered as a charity?

The Eastern Transport Collection was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 2023 as charity number 1203925. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Eastern Transport Collection?

The Eastern Transport Collection is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Eastern Transport Collection operate?

The Eastern Transport Collection operates across 4 areas: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is The Eastern Transport Collection a registered charity?

Yes — The Eastern Transport Collection is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1203925.

Details

Address
The Centenary Chapel
Chapel Road
Thurgarton
NORWICH
NR11 7NP
Registration Date
10 July 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5221881
Charity Number
1203925

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Trustees

Daniel Peart
Nicholas Pike
Richard Alger
Sydney Eade

Sectors & Classifications

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