VINTAGE CARRIAGES TRUST
The education of the public through the establishment of a railway museum.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small operating surplus of £1,503 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £139,306 and total expenditure of £137,803. The trustees report that unrestricted free reserves of £191,173 are held, which exceeds their stated policy target of approximately £69,000 (representing six months of expenditure). The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“sales of books, magazines and relics aud contract work 44%”
Trustees
- Alexandra Jacqueline Stockdale-Haley
- Bob Sprot
- Deborah Jane Cross
- IAN BARRY SMITH
- Jonathan Henry Thomas Yewdall
- Katharine Aynge Carlton
- Lisa Joanne Haley
- Peter Yewdall
- Robert James Taggart
- Ruth Margaret Wilson
- SHEILA ANN SEABROOK
- TREVOR ROYSTON ENGLAND
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £139k | £138k |
| 31/03/2024 | £217k | £140k |
| 31/03/2023 | £166k | £127k |
| 31/03/2022 | £145k | £101k |
| 31/03/2021 | £142k | £94k |
Common questions
Is VINTAGE CARRIAGES TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small operating surplus of £1,503 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £139,306 and total expenditure of £137,803. The trustees report that unrestricted free reserves of £191,173 are held, which exceeds their stated policy target of approximately £69,000 (representing six months of expenditure). The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.