The W O Bentley Memorial Foundation
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1069179
- Status
- Registered
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Sept. 4, 2025. Filing history
- Registered
- April 17, 1998
- Legal form
- Trust
Address
- Address
- W O Benley Memorial Building
Ironstone Lane
Wroxton
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX15 6ED
Contact
- Phone
- 01295 738886
- Website
bdcl.org
Activities
The object of the Foundation is the advancement of public knowledge and appreciation of the Bentley Motorcar and its history by the establishment and maintenance of a museum, library and archive for the preservation, exhibition and study of the Collection.
Objects: The Advancement Of Public Knowledge Of The Bentley Motor Car And Its History By The Establishment And Maintenance Of A Museum Library And Archive For The Preservation Exhibition And Study Of The Collection
Classification
- How
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- What
- Amateur Sport, Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | Sept. 4, 2025On time | £60,491 | £58,705 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | Oct. 29, 2024On time | £56,887 | £65,085 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | Oct. 26, 2023On time | £55,251 | £65,574 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | Oct. 25, 2022On time | £48,681 | £54,549 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | Oct. 28, 2021On time | £49,656 | £40,486 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Michael Barton (Chair) | June 5, 2018 |
| Alan Bodfish | Sept. 21, 2016 |
| Brian Dennis Gush | Feb. 26, 2025 |
| Dr Thomas Dine | Nov. 21, 2017 |
| Nita Ewart | Oct. 3, 2023 |
| Ron Warmington | Oct. 25, 2022 |