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The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited

Also known as: Hollycombe Steam Collection

To assemble at Hollycombe a comprehensive collection of working steam engines and equipment performing, so far as possible, their original functions

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Activities & Mission

To assemble at Hollycombe a comprehensive collection of working steam engines and equipment performing, so far as possible, their original functions

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£321,831
Latest Expenditure
£245,709

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 46% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 64% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £51,292
Charitable Activities £57,302
Other Trading £0
Investments £10
Other Income £679,294

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £561,904
Raising Funds £0
Governance £11,072
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£321,831
£245,7090 / 70
2024
£313,305
£317,4730 / 60
2023
£406,077
£445,7890 / 50
2022
£787,898
£561,904£561,904£2,927,479£50,0004 / 20
2021
£687,717
£386,249£386,249£2,701,484£50,0004 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited

What does The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited do?

To assemble at Hollycombe a comprehensive collection of working steam engines and equipment performing, so far as possible, their original functions

How much income did The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited report in 2025?

The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited reported total income of £322k and reported expenditure of £246k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited?

The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited has a program ratio of 71.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited registered as a charity?

The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 1997 as charity number 1061693. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited?

The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR JAMES JERVOISE SCOTT BT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited operate?

The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Hollycombe Working Steam Museum Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061693.

Details

Address
Traviss & Co Ltd
38 Newtown Road
Liphook
GU30 7DX
Registration Date
7 April 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3030676
Charity Number
1061693

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Trustees

SIR JAMES JERVOISE SCOTT BT Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Archie Patrick Richard Howes
BRIAN MICHAEL GOODING
DAVID BALDOCK
Also governs 1 other charity
PATRICK WILLIAM ULVEDALE CORBETT

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Hollycombe Steam Collection

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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