LEICESTER TRANSPORT HERITAGE TRUST LIMITED
Advance public education by establishing and maintaining a display of historic commercial and public carriage vehicles (PCV) at a Museum in Leicestershire. To exhibit such vehicles, equipment and items by temporary or permanent exhibitions and promote the permanent preservation of items of general transport interest of actual or potential historic or scientific importance and educative value.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £28,696 in unrestricted funds and £129,525 in restricted funds at the year end, resulting in an overall surplus of £18,064. The trustees note that reserves are likely to reduce in the coming year due to ongoing restoration costs, though this is expected to be offset by a legacy exceeding £10,000. The principal risk identified is the lack of guaranteed funding support, which could impact the charity's ability to meet its objectives.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 2 39,224 10,795 50,019 33,750” — page 13
“To mitigate this risk, the Trustees plan to build over a time a minimum reserve equal to one year’s operational expenditure.” — page 9
Trustees
- Nigel Wilfrid Eggletonchair
- ALEC PETER NEWLAND
- CHRISTOPHER DAVID JINKS
- Karl Andrew Brailsford
- MICHAEL WILLIAM GREENWOOD
- Richard Hubert Bruce
- Trevor Paul Follows
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £97k | £79k |
| 31/12/2024 | £77k | £88k |
| 31/12/2023 | £82k | £78k |
| 31/12/2022 | £64k | £68k |
| 31/12/2021 | £69k | £59k |
Common questions
Is LEICESTER TRANSPORT HERITAGE TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £28,696 in unrestricted funds and £129,525 in restricted funds at the year end, resulting in an overall surplus of £18,064. The trustees note that reserves are likely to reduce in the coming year due to ongoing restoration costs, though this is expected to be offset by a legacy exceeding £10,000. The principal risk identified is the lack of guaranteed funding support, which could impact the charity's ability to meet its objectives. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LEICESTER TRANSPORT HERITAGE TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LEICESTER TRANSPORT HERITAGE TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE HELEN JEAN COPE CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HELEN JEAN COPE CHARITY | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/10/2012 | £10k | "London Road Tram Depot - Its story and role in the history of public transport in Leicester" |