The Eastern Transport Collection
Analysis
The Eastern Transport Collection is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in July 2023, 3 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 advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2026, The Eastern Transport Collection reported income of £115k and spending of £74k, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from April 2024 to April 2026, income grew from £82k to £115k (+40%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 296%. Over the whole period it spent 68% 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 Eastern Transport Collection sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Roseberry Community Consortium (£115k), Sustainable Nitrogen Foundation (£115k) and The Brass in Concert Championship (£115k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity acquires, restores and maintains a fleet of historic buses which saw service in East Anglia, together with relevant memorabilia from their years of operation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Roseberry Community Consortium | Cleveland | £115k |
| Sustainable Nitrogen Foundation | Thetford | £115k |
| The Brass in Concert Championship | South Yorkshire | £115k |
| Dulwich Festival | London | £115k |