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The Tram 226 Trust

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC054077
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed April 2, 2026. Filing history
Registered
March 21, 2025
Legal form
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Address

Address
8 Buckstone Wood
Edinburgh
EH10 6QW

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

1. To advance education and heritage for the public benefit:- (a) by the conservation and restoration of Edinburgh tram car no. 226 of 1906 (b) by promoting the restoration and preservation of historic public transport artefacts related to Edinburgh and the Lothians. The tram 226 is on display at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, where there are engineering facilities. The sub frame and running gear is at present being developed through technical drawings, with volunteers undertaking the work.

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: To advance education and heritage for the public benefit: - (a) by the conservation and restoration of Edinburgh tram car no. 226 of 1906 (b) by promoting the restoration and preservation of historic public transport artefacts related to Edinburgh and the Lothians

Geography

Main operating location
City of Edinburgh
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
March 31, 2026 April 2, 2026On time £2,378 £810

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.