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The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited

Study, compile records on and restore, preserve and maintain buses, carriages and other items of road transport.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£661,067
Latest Expenditure
£302,712

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 45.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £308,318
Charitable Activities £272,081
Other Trading £0
Investments £25,800
Other Income £54,868

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £302,712
Raising Funds £0
Governance £4,160
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£661,067
£302,712£302,712£5,240,025£3,578,8500 / 180
2023
£456,857
£303,1470 / 175
2022
£308,711
£315,8220 / 145
2021
£242,542
£264,0830 / 144
2020
£191,252
£212,0700 / 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.

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

Address
The London Bus Museum
Cobham Hall
Brooklands Museum
Brooklands Road
WEYBRIDGE
Surrey
Registration Date
28 February 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1053383
Charity Number
1053383

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Trustees

Aaliah Haq
Dr David Mulvey
John Duff
Leon Daniels
Also governs 2 other charities
Mark Yexley
Peter Brown
Richard Hastings
Richard Telling

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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