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the fairground heritage trust

The charity supports the general public. The Fairground Heritage Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by acting as an umbrella or resource body. The charity is based in Devon 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 acquisition and restoration of vintage fairground equipment for posterity. The Trust also aims to promote the study of the fairground in its every aspect, including its institutions, social history, history of British Showmen, the development of fairground amusements, mechanical rides, transport and popular entertainments and the various art forms related to the public.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£23,654
Latest Expenditure
£39,924

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 168.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 168.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£23,654£39,9240 / 3
2023£61,896£132,9980 / 12
2022£252,959£143,6520 / 31
2021£179,686£145,8420 / 33
2020£395,191£373,3440 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers