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
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 46% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £321,831 | £245,709 | 0 / 70 | |||
| 2024 | £313,305 | £317,473 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2023 | £406,077 | £445,789 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £787,898 | £561,904 | £561,904 | £2,927,479 | £50,000 | 4 / 20 |
| 2021 | £687,717 | £386,249 | £386,249 | £2,701,484 | £50,000 | 4 / 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
38 Newtown Road
Liphook
GU30 7DX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Hollycombe Steam Collection
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated