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The Thames Valley And Great Western Omnibus Trust

ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY OF PUBLIC ROAD PASSENGER TRANSPORT AND IN PARTICULAR IN THE HISTORY OF THOSE COMPANIES AND TYPES OF VEHICLES OPERATED THROUGH THE THAMES VALLEY AND GREAT WESTERN ROAD TRANSPORT CORRIDORS. CURRENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE VINTAGE BUS RUNNING DAYS WHERE THE PUBLIC CAN EXPERIENCE BYGONE TRAVEL, RESTORATION OF HERITAGE VEHICLES, AND RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS.

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Activities & Mission

ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY OF PUBLIC ROAD PASSENGER TRANSPORT AND IN PARTICULAR IN THE HISTORY OF THOSE COMPANIES AND TYPES OF VEHICLES OPERATED THROUGH THE THAMES VALLEY AND GREAT WESTERN ROAD TRANSPORT CORRIDORS. CURRENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE VINTAGE BUS RUNNING DAYS WHERE THE PUBLIC CAN EXPERIENCE BYGONE TRAVEL, RESTORATION OF HERITAGE VEHICLES, AND RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS.

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

Latest Income
£171,291
Latest Expenditure
£126,240

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 73.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 73.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£171,291
£126,2400 / 199
2024
£118,714
£122,2440 / 220
2023
£113,686
£96,9670 / 212
2022
£113,500
£90,1770 / 198
2021
£98,318
£79,7430 / 45

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Frequently asked questions about The Thames Valley And Great Western Omnibus Trust

What does The Thames Valley And Great Western Omnibus Trust do?

ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY OF PUBLIC ROAD PASSENGER TRANSPORT AND IN PARTICULAR IN THE HISTORY OF THOSE COMPANIES AND TYPES OF VEHICLES OPERATED THROUGH THE THAMES VALLEY AND GREAT WESTERN ROAD TRANSPORT CORRIDORS. CURRENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE VINTAGE BUS RUNNING DAYS WHERE THE PUBLIC CAN EXPERIENCE BYGONE TRAVEL, RESTORATION OF HERITAGE VEHICLES, AND RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS.

How much income did The Thames Valley And Great Western Omnibus Trust report in 2025?

The Thames Valley And Great Western Omnibus Trust reported total income of £171k and reported expenditure of £126k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Thames Valley And Great Western Omnibus Trust registered as a charity?

The Thames Valley And Great Western Omnibus Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 2008 as charity number 1125980. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Thames Valley And Great Western Omnibus Trust?

The Thames Valley And Great Western Omnibus Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr COLIN JOHN BILLINGTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Thames Valley And Great Western Omnibus Trust operate?

The Thames Valley And Great Western Omnibus Trust operates across 9 areas, including Buckinghamshire, Cornwall, Devon and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Thames Valley And Great Western Omnibus Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Thames Valley And Great Western Omnibus Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125980.

Details

Address
LEDGER FARM
FOREST GREEN ROAD
FIFIELD
MAIDENHEAD
SL6 2NR
Registration Date
22 September 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4040134
Charity Number
1125980

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Trustees

Dr COLIN JOHN BILLINGTON Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID SHEPPARD
Dr HELEN BOLT
Melvyl James Williams
Also governs 1 other charity

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