The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited
Study, compile records on and restore, preserve and maintain buses, carriages and other items of road transport.
Activities & Mission
Study, compile records on and restore, preserve and maintain buses, carriages and other items of road transport.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% 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 69% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £661,067 | £302,712 | £302,712 | £5,240,025 | £3,578,850 | 0 / 180 |
| 2023 | £456,857 | £303,147 | 0 / 175 | |||
| 2022 | £308,711 | £315,822 | 0 / 145 | |||
| 2021 | £242,542 | £264,083 | 0 / 144 | |||
| 2020 | £191,252 | £212,070 | 0 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited
What does The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited do?
Study, compile records on and restore, preserve and maintain buses, carriages and other items of road transport.
How much income did The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited report in 2024?
The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited reported total income of £661k and reported expenditure of £303k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited?
The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited has a program ratio of 45.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 1996 as charity number 1053383. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited?
The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited operate?
The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053383.
Details
Cobham Hall
Brooklands Museum
Brooklands Road
WEYBRIDGE
Surrey
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated