Skip to main content Skip to navigation

The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society

Also known as: Hcvs

To promote the study and preservation of historic commercial vehicles.

Contact Charity

Activities & Mission

To promote the study and preservation of historic commercial vehicles.

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profile

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
£61,627
Latest Expenditure
£60,411

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 98.0%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£61,627
£60,4110 / 0
2024
£62,309
£61,5560 / 0
2023
£69,346
£64,0420 / 0
2022
£68,563
£49,1870 / 1800
2021
£66,763
£47,4240 / 1765

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society

What does The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society do?

To promote the study and preservation of historic commercial vehicles.

How much income did The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society report in 2025?

The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society reported total income of £62k and reported expenditure of £60k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society registered as a charity?

The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 1976 as charity number 271123. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society?

The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Michael Gray. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society operate?

The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 271123.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 April 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
271123
Charity Number
271123

Trustees

Stephen Michael Gray Chair
Barry Gordon
Brian John Carter
CLIVE ROBERT MACDONALD
David William Hopkins
JOHN DAVID KILBY FCA CTA
Nicholas Johnathan Ezra
Oliver Samuel James Warburton
Robert Arnold Wright
Sarah Carling-Wright

Also Known As

  • Hcvs

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
Report a data issue