# London County Council Tramways Trust

- Type: Local / combined authority
- Charity number: 298606 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/298606)
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/LCCTT/
- Latest income: £18k; spending £2,217
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Derbyshire, Suffolk
- Other names: L C C T T (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/london-county-council-tramways-trust

In support of the trust's objectives, the Trust is raising funds to complete the restoration to working order of London County Council tramcar No. 1, which forms part of the collection of the National Tramways Museum (registered charity no. 313615).

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | £18k | £2,217 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £78.2k | £3,329 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £42.2k | £30.2k | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £38.6k | £25.9k | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £37.3k | £16.9k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To educate the public in the history of Tramways and the technical details, engineering and performance of such transport.

## What it funds

London County Council Tramways Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year London County Council Tramways Trust reported income of £18k and spending of £2,217. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £78.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Derbyshire and Suffolk.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from London County Council Tramways Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (facebook.com) 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 London County Council Tramways Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from London County Council Tramways Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does London County Council Tramways Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Derbyshire and Suffolk.

### Does London County Council Tramways Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that London County Council Tramways Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does London County Council Tramways Trust give each year?

The register does not break out London County Council Tramways Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Oct 2025 was £2,217. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.7k a year.

### How large is London County Council Tramways Trust?

In its latest reported year London County Council Tramways Trust reported income of £18k and spending of £2,217.


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