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Westonzoyland Engine Trust

Also known as: Westonzoyland Pumping Station (museum of Steam Power and Land Drainage)

Voluntary run museum of steam power and land drainage. Owner of grade 2* (star) listed building and 1861 steam powered drainage machine, and many other exhibits.

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Activities & Mission

Voluntary run museum of steam power and land drainage. Owner of grade 2* (star) listed building and 1861 steam powered drainage machine, and many other exhibits.

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
£33,567
Latest Expenditure
£43,630

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 130.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 130.0%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£33,567
£43,6300 / 12
2023
£34,221
£29,7410 / 15
2022
£31,990
£23,6330 / 10
2021
£32,269
£38,4360 / 10
2020
£42,781
£27,5320 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Westonzoyland Engine Trust

What does Westonzoyland Engine Trust do?

Voluntary run museum of steam power and land drainage. Owner of grade 2* (star) listed building and 1861 steam powered drainage machine, and many other exhibits.

How much income did Westonzoyland Engine Trust report in 2024?

Westonzoyland Engine Trust reported total income of £34k and reported expenditure of £44k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Westonzoyland Engine Trust registered as a charity?

Westonzoyland Engine Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 April 1980 as charity number 279765. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs Westonzoyland Engine Trust?

Westonzoyland Engine Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW NORMAN CARTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Westonzoyland Engine Trust operate?

Westonzoyland Engine Trust operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Westonzoyland Engine Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Westonzoyland Engine Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 279765.

Details

Address
Westonzoyland Engine Trust
Westonzoyland Pumping Station
Hoopers Drove
Westonzoyland
BRIDGWATER
TA7 0LS
Registration Date
2 April 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
279765
Charity Number
279765

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Trustees

ANDREW NORMAN CARTER Chair
ALAN DAVIES
Charlie Dean Talbot
Geoffrey Bernard Harding
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Gilliam
Jason Mark Keswick
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Westonzoyland Pumping Station (museum of Steam Power and Land Drainage)

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