KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES TRUST LIMITED
Registered charity 1048936 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as KEMPTON ENGINES TRUST LIMITED, KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES, Kempton Steam Museum
Provision of Museum based upon Kempton Pumping Station, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex TW136XH
Causes: Education/training · Environment/conservation/heritage · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £285,721, with unrestricted reserves of £235,120 significantly exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of £80,000. The charity reported a net income surplus for the year, supported by grant funding and donations, despite a decrease in visitor numbers and ticket sales.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: £80,000 (held: £235k)
“The Trustees have a reserves policy of holding £80,000 (2024: £80,000) as a sufficient fund to ensure that the No 6 engine can be kept in full working order” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: KGET (Enterprises) Limited
“A wholly owned subsidiary, KGET (Enterprises) Ltd, began trading in 2025.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund — “Kempton Steam Museum awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to connect new audiences with the story of London’s clean water” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Surrey · Throughout London
Income and spending
Common questions
Is KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves stood at £285,721, with unrestricted reserves of £235,120 significantly exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of £80,000. The charity reported a net income surplus for the year, supported by grant funding and donations, despite a decrease in visitor numbers and ticket sales. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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