BROOKLANDS MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED
Registered charity 296661 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BROOKLANDS
The preservation of the motoring and aviation heritages of Brooklands and environs; using that heritage to inspire future generations through the Museum's education service; and the provision of a world class tourist attraction whose popularity will attract visitor revenues to pay for the preservation and education.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted operating deficit of £182,495 for the year ended 31 December 2024, an improvement from the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the organization remains vulnerable due to ongoing CBILS loan repayments and an ageing infrastructure backlog, though cash reserves are currently adequate for daily operations.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Donations from Trustees
“In year, the charity, Brooklands Museum Trust received donations from the Trustees totalling £21,333.” — page 34
“Management charges to Brooklands Limited during the year were £204,000 (2023; £204,000).” — page 34
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Management charges to subsidiary
“In year, the charity, Brooklands Museum Trust received donations from the Trustees totalling £21,333.” — page 34
“Management charges to Brooklands Limited during the year were £204,000 (2023; £204,000).” — page 34
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Brooklands Limited
“The wholly owned trading subsidiary Brooklands Ltd is incorporated in the United Kingdom (company number 2321226).” — page 27
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Menzies LLP. Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd (matched by registered charity number).
Property (HM Land Registry)
3 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Cost of raising funds
£1.6m
Reported reserves equal ~1.6 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 27.3% of total income — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2%) (benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/09/2024) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Surrey
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BROOKLANDS MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted operating deficit of £182,495 for the year ended 31 December 2024, an improvement from the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the organization remains vulnerable due to ongoing CBILS loan repayments and an ageing infrastructure backlog, though cash reserves are currently adequate for daily operations. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Menzies LLP.
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