The Crampton Locomotive Trust
Analysis
The Crampton Locomotive Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Pembroke. It was registered in December 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Crampton Locomotive Trust reported income of £14k and spending of £14k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £682 to £14k (+1953%), an average of +113% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 27900%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Crampton Locomotive Trust sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Maker with Rame Institute Fund (£14k), Vocalis (£14k) and Cymdeithas Cor Meibion Myrddin (£14k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1. The construction of a replica 1847 steam locomotive.2. Raising money for the above.3. Organising education and training programmes based on objective 1.4. Fostering friendship links with individuals and organisations within Britain and with other countries based on objective 1.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Maker with Rame Institute Fund | Torpoint | £14k |
| Vocalis | North Yorkshire | £14k |
| Cymdeithas Cor Meibion Myrddin | Carmarthen | £14k |
| The Lindow Ensemble | Wilmslow | £14k |