Brighton Tram 53 Society
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We are restoring to running order the last Brighton passenger tram car left in the world. We are currently rebuilding the body and have now started to tackle the electrics. We own a truck and other electrical components. We allow public access to the tram and we display frequently at shows to raise money and to educate people about this project and also have a second Brighton tram, works car 1.
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Frequently asked questions about Brighton Tram 53 Society
Brighton Tram 53 Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Lewes, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £4K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Brighton Tram 53 Society has £4K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
We are restoring to running order the last Brighton passenger tram car left in the world. We are currently rebuilding the body and have now started to tackle the electrics. We own a truck and other electrical components. We allow public access to the tram and we display frequently at shows to raise money and to educate people about this project and also have a second Brighton tram, works car 1. Brighton Tram 53 Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2014.
Brighton Tram 53 Society is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission.
Brighton Tram 53 Society's registered charity number is 1157813. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Brighton Tram 53 Society is located in Lewes, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Brighton Tram 53 Society is based in Lewes in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Brighton Tram 53 Society
- What is Brighton Tram 53 Society?
- Brighton Tram 53 Society is a arts & culture cio based in Lewes, United Kingdom. We are restoring to running order the last Brighton passenger tram car left in the world. We are currently rebuilding the body and have now started to tackle the electrics. We own a truck and other electrical components. We allow public access to the tram and we display frequently at shows to raise money and to educate people about this project and also have a second Brighton tram, works car 1.
- When was Brighton Tram 53 Society founded?
- Brighton Tram 53 Society was founded in 2014.
- Where is Brighton Tram 53 Society located?
- Headquartered in Lewes, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Brighton Tram 53 Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £4,294.
- Is Brighton Tram 53 Society trustworthy?
- Brighton Tram 53 Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Brighton Tram 53 Society's website?
- https://www.brightontram53.org.uk
- Are donations to Brighton Tram 53 Society tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.