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THE HEAVY TRACTOR GROUP 37714

Registered charity 1194729 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The preservation of a Class 37 diesel locomotive 37714 and Custodians of the National Railway Museums Class 37 D6700

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Arts/culture/heritage/science · Other Charitable Purposes · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£101k
Latest spending
£73k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £70,033, up from £42,767 in the prior year, driven by a net income of £27,266. The trustees' report indicates a reserves policy aiming for £1,500 in the bank account after committed costs, a target significantly exceeded by the current reserves. The charity operates on a volunteer basis with no employees and maintains strong relationships with heritage railways and engineering partners.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £70k)
“The aim is for the bank account to always have £1500 in credit after allowing for any committed costs.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loans from trustee
“Other loans - A Gillett 3,600”
“Membership fees/donations received in the year from group members totalled £360” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Membership fees/donations from group members
“Other loans - A Gillett 3,600”
“Membership fees/donations received in the year from group members totalled £360” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/01/2025£101k£73k
30/01/2024£26k£19k
30/01/2023£19k£23k
30/01/2022£12k£11k

Common questions

Is THE HEAVY TRACTOR GROUP 37714 financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £70,033, up from £42,767 in the prior year, driven by a net income of £27,266. The trustees' report indicates a reserves policy aiming for £1,500 in the bank account after committed costs, a target significantly exceeded by the current reserves. The charity operates on a volunteer basis with no employees and maintains strong relationships with heritage railways and engineering partners. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.