THE BANBURY STEAM SOCIETY
The charity's objects are to advance the education of the public by increasing and maintaining interest in all types of steam engines, tractors, agricultural machinery and equipment, veteran and vintage cars and any machinery of historical interest.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that incoming resources increased to £174,204 from £164,794 the previous year, while resources expended were £132,720. This resulted in a £41,684 increase in the unrestricted general fund. The trustees confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts comply with relevant legislation.
What the accounts disclose
“the income from which is generated through gate money, market traders, advertising & members’ subscriptions.” — page 4
Trustees
- BRIAN ARTHUR WELLS
- Chris Cousins
- Jane Jay
- Nathan Allan Mr
- Peter Reginald Jay
- Richard Humphries
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £174k | £133k |
| 30/09/2024 | £165k | £120k |
| 30/09/2023 | £120k | £100k |
| 30/09/2022 | £124k | £75k |
| 30/09/2021 | £0 | £4k |
Common questions
Is THE BANBURY STEAM SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that incoming resources increased to £174,204 from £164,794 the previous year, while resources expended were £132,720. This resulted in a £41,684 increase in the unrestricted general fund. The trustees confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts comply with relevant legislation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Q CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
Charities like this
- CROMFORD STEAM RALLY SOCIETY
- THE HOLLYCOMBE WORKING STEAM MUSEUM LIMITED
- NATIONAL TRACTION ENGINE TRUST
- THE A1 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST
- HADDENHAM STEAM RALLY
- CHINNOR AND PRINCES RISBOROUGH RAILWAY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BANBURY STEAM SOCIETY | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CROMFORD STEAM RALLY SOCIETY | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HOLLYCOMBE WORKING STEAM MUSEUM LIMITED | £322k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL TRACTION ENGINE TRUST | £105k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE A1 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HADDENHAM STEAM RALLY | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |