The Lift And Escalator Symposium Educational Trust
The objective of the The Lift and Escalator Symposium Educational Trust is to advance education in lifts and escalator and related technologies. The Trust brings together experts from the field of vertical transportation, offering opportunities for speakers to present peer reviewed papers on the subject of their research. Papers are published open-source on the Trust's web site.
Activities & Mission
The objective of the The Lift and Escalator Symposium Educational Trust is to advance education in lifts and escalator and related technologies. The Trust brings together experts from the field of vertical transportation, offering opportunities for speakers to present peer reviewed papers on the subject of their research. Papers are published open-source on the Trust's web site.
Grants
The Lift And Escalator Symposium Educational Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £5,533
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £10,154 | £5,533 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2024 | £15,452 | £60 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £29,440 | £60 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £1,005 | £60 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £9,874 | £340 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Lift And Escalator Symposium Educational Trust
What does The Lift And Escalator Symposium Educational Trust do?
The objective of the The Lift and Escalator Symposium Educational Trust is to advance education in lifts and escalator and related technologies. The Trust brings together experts from the field of vertical transportation, offering opportunities for speakers to present peer reviewed papers on the subject of their research. Papers are published open-source on the Trust's web site.
How much income did The Lift And Escalator Symposium Educational Trust report in 2025?
The Lift And Escalator Symposium Educational Trust reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Lift And Escalator Symposium Educational Trust registered as a charity?
The Lift And Escalator Symposium Educational Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 2017 as charity number 1170947. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The Lift And Escalator Symposium Educational Trust?
The Lift And Escalator Symposium Educational Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Alan Cooper MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Lift And Escalator Symposium Educational Trust operate?
The Lift And Escalator Symposium Educational Trust operates across 2 areas: China and England And Wales.
Is The Lift And Escalator Symposium Educational Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Lift And Escalator Symposium Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170947.
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- 9 November 2026
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