DELAINE HERITAGE TRUST
Registration #1164647 · Registered
www.delaineheritagetrust.orgenquiries@delaineheritagetrust.org
Delaine Bus Museum 8 Spalding Road PE10 9LE
To establish and maintain a museum for the benefit of the public dedicated to preserving, promoting and displaying in perpetuity the collection of heritage buses, photographs, documents, artefacts and memorabilia of Delaine Buses Ltd of Bourne, Lincolnshire, one of England's oldest independent Bus Operators for the purpose of education, reference, research and general interest.
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About DELAINE HERITAGE TRUST
DELAINE HERITAGE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1164647), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), DELAINE HERITAGE TRUST reported a total income of £16,736 and total expenditure of £9,041 (a spending ratio of 54%, which may warrant further review of spending efficiency). According to the Charity Commission, DELAINE HERITAGE TRUST operates with the following stated purpose: To establish and maintain a museum for the benefit of the public dedicated to preserving, promoting and displaying in perpetuity the collection of heritage buses, photographs, documents, artefacts and memorabilia of Delaine Buses Ltd of Bourne, Lincolnshire, one of England's oldest independent Bus Operators for the purpose of education, reference, research and general interest. No significant governance concerns were identified for DELAINE HERITAGE TRUST in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 54.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £16,736 | £9,041 | 54% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026