THE HOLLYCOMBE WORKING STEAM MUSEUM LIMITED
Registered charity 1061693 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HOLLYCOMBE STEAM COLLECTION
To assemble at Hollycombe a comprehensive collection of working steam engines and equipment performing, so far as possible, their original functions
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds were £237,713, which is above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of around £75,000. The charity reported a net income increase of £76,122 for the year, supported by visitor income and donations, while maintaining a positive net asset position of £2,959,721.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: around £75,000 (held: £238k)
“The charity has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be at around £75,000.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: D M Baldock received part of the total rent as joint landlord
“D M Baldock received part of the total rent as joint landlord in the year of £24,133 (2024 - £22,414). The woodland garden is jointly owned by Mr Baldock and his brother to which visitors have access at no cost to the charity.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Hollycombe Retailing Ltd
“The company's investments at the balance sheet date in the share capital of companies include the following: Hollycombe Retailing Ltd” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered titlein 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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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2022)
Reported reserves equal ~1.1 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Hampshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE HOLLYCOMBE WORKING STEAM MUSEUM LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds were £237,713, which is above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of around £75,000. The charity reported a net income increase of £76,122 for the year, supported by visitor income and donations, while maintaining a positive net asset position of £2,959,721. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE HOLLYCOMBE WORKING STEAM MUSEUM LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HOLLYCOMBE WORKING STEAM MUSEUM LIMITED as a grant recipient include Q CHARITABLE TRUST.
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