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THE BRITISH MOTORCYCLE CHARITABLE TRUST

Registered charity 509420 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BMCT, NATIONAL MOTOR CYCLE MUSEUM LTD, THE MOTOR CYCLE AT MERIDEN LIMITED, THE MOTOR CYCLE MUSEUM AT MERIDEN LIMITED

Assisting in the preservation of such British motorcycles as are of historic and scientific importance and providing for their display to the public.

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Latest income
£35k
Latest spending
£58k
Registered
1979
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds increased to £1,127,496, driven by investment gains and donations, despite a net expenditure on charitable activities. The trustees report that funds are available to continue the Trust's work, although they note that the cost of servicing members exceeds membership income and support for new displays will be restricted. The auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: The document explicitly states there were no transactions with related parties during the year.
“There were no transactions with related parties during the year.” — page 22
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The document mentions 'recent difficulties' regarding risk management and a police investigation into fund misappropriation, but does not explicitly state a regulator engagement, late filing admission, or specific internal control failure finding in the governance flags sense.
“The strategy has been revised in view of the recent difficulties.” — page 4
“The misappropriation of funds by the previous chairman is subject to police investigation.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The document states 'The misappropriation of funds by the previous chairman is subject to police investigation.' This is a serious incident.
“The strategy has been revised in view of the recent difficulties.” — page 4
“The misappropriation of funds by the previous chairman is subject to police investigation.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: BMCT Services Limited
“The Trust holds 100% of the Ordinary share capital of BMCT Services Limited, a dormant company incorporated in England and Wales.” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Lindley & Co. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£35k£58k
31/12/2023£44k£318k
31/12/2022£60k£69k
31/12/2021£44k£53k
31/12/2020£35k£55k

Common questions

Is THE BRITISH MOTORCYCLE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds increased to £1,127,496, driven by investment gains and donations, despite a net expenditure on charitable activities. The trustees report that funds are available to continue the Trust's work, although they note that the cost of servicing members exceeds membership income and support for new displays will be restricted. The auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Lindley & Co.