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the omnibus society

The charity supports the general public. The Omnibus Society is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Walsall and operates in Scotland and Northern Ireland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Study into road passenger transport history and current operations throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. This includes access to an extensive timetable and library, organising visits and talks relating to the UK bus and coach industry. Assistance is given to those undertaking research projects to support education, the publication of journals, papers and a general interest in the subject.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£94,244
Latest Expenditure
£336,742

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 357.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 357.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£94,244£336,7420 / 30
2023£46,906£52,4940 / 30
2022£40,791£81,4650 / 30
2021£50,750£52,9770 / 45
2020£38,328£41,9580 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
100 Sandwell Street
Walsall
WS1 3EB
Registration Date
26 August 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1048887
Charity Number
1048887

Trustees

DONALD AKRIGG
JULIAN HENRY PEDDLE
GEOFFREY JOHN LUSHER
Nigel Wilfred Eggleton
Philip William Kirk
Andrew Peter Tyldsley
David Charles Grimmett
ROBERT CHARLES RACKLEY

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • OMNIBUS SOCIETY