Westonzoyland Engine Trust
Analysis
Westonzoyland Engine Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bridgwater. It was registered in April 1980, 46 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Westonzoyland Engine Trust reported income of £45k and spending of £32k, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £32k to £45k (+38%), an average of +8.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income rose by 33%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Westonzoyland Engine Trust sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mevagissey Harbour Aquarium (£44k), The James Gibson Charitable Trust (£45k) and Barrow Transport Museum Trust Limited (£44k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Voluntary run museum of steam power and land drainage. Owner of grade 2* (star) listed building and 1861 steam powered drainage machine, and many other exhibits.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mevagissey Harbour Aquarium | Cornwall | £44k |
| The James Gibson Charitable Trust | Cambridge | £45k |
| Barrow Transport Museum Trust Limited | Barrow-In-Furness | £44k |
| Climate Action Ilkley | West Yorkshire | £45k |