The National Motor Museum Trust Limited
The National Motor Museum Trust is dedicated to preserving and promoting motoring history. It has a world famous collection of vehicles and associated motoring items, many of which are on display at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The Trust has an educational mission and cares for very large collections of objects, images, documents and books in its Collections Centre.
Activities & Mission
The National Motor Museum Trust is dedicated to preserving and promoting motoring history. It has a world famous collection of vehicles and associated motoring items, many of which are on display at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The Trust has an educational mission and cares for very large collections of objects, images, documents and books in its Collections Centre.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £3,589,901 | £3,636,218 | £3,239,875 | £9,413,837 | £16,335 | 23 / 230 |
| 2023 | £3,728,197 | £3,354,187 | £2,941,447 | £9,460,154 | £0 | 22 / 61 |
| 2022 | £3,257,558 | £3,121,856 | £2,892,492 | £9,086,144 | £610,311 | 20 / 61 |
| 2021 | £2,908,336 | £2,981,375 | £2,815,742 | £8,957,442 | £454,107 | 18 / 54 |
| 2020 | £1,958,309 | £2,056,474 | £1,874,976 | £8,971,481 | £290,801 | 20 / 65 |
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Frequently asked questions about The National Motor Museum Trust Limited
What does The National Motor Museum Trust Limited do?
The National Motor Museum Trust is dedicated to preserving and promoting motoring history. It has a world famous collection of vehicles and associated motoring items, many of which are on display at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The Trust has an educational mission and cares for very large collections of objects, images, documents and books in its Collections Centre.
How much income did The National Motor Museum Trust Limited report in 2024?
The National Motor Museum Trust Limited reported total income of £3.59m and reported expenditure of £3.64m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Motor Museum Trust Limited?
The National Motor Museum Trust Limited has a program ratio of 90.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Motor Museum Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The National Motor Museum Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 2005 as charity number 1107656. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs The National Motor Museum Trust Limited?
The National Motor Museum Trust Limited is governed by a board of 17 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Motor Museum Trust Limited operate?
The National Motor Museum Trust Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The National Motor Museum Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The National Motor Museum Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107656.
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