# Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 803304 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/803304)
- Website: https://www.hertssteam.org
- Latest income: £805; spending £1,189
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Bedford
- Other names: Hseps (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hertfordshire-steam-engine-preservation-society

The Society actively supports the steam traction engine preservation movement by encouraging interest in their restoration, operation, and by providing advice to owners, drivers and similar preservation groups in addition to the general public. Monthly club evenings when informative and educational talks and presentations are given.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £805 | £1,189 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £0 | £8,256 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £624 | £1,032 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £562 | £476 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £565 | £1,191 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public concerning all types of Steam engines internal combustion engines tractors agricultural machinery and equipment fairground organs and equipment veteran and vintage cars and any machinery or equipment of historic interest.

## What it funds

Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society reported income of £805 and spending of £1,189. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £12.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedford.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (hertssteam.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedford.

### Does Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society give each year?

The register does not break out Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £1,189. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,429 a year.

### How large is Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society?

In its latest reported year Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society reported income of £805 and spending of £1,189.


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