The West Midlands Passenger Transport Educational Trust
Analysis
The West Midlands Passenger Transport Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cannock. It was registered in September 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending February 2026, The West Midlands Passenger Transport Educational Trust reported income of £12k and spending of £12k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2022 to February 2026, income fell from £13k to £12k (-8.8%), an average of -2.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The West Midlands Passenger Transport Educational Trust sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Status 4 All (£12k), The Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs Fund (£12k) and Perranzabuloe Museum Trust (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To make available for research collected documentation relating to the history of bus services in the West Midlands & operating practices. To allow public access to the trust vehicle through attendance at rallies & museum open days. To create a support group open to the public. To inform the public at museums & rallies how public transport in the West Midlands was coordinated between 1969 & 86.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Status 4 All | Manchester | £12k |
| The Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs Fund | Worcester | £12k |
| Perranzabuloe Museum Trust | St Austell | £12k |
| Friends of the Trowbridge Museum | Wiltshire | £12k |