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title: "Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society — check charity number 1158142 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1158142. Education/training charity based in Langton Business Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/aycliffe-and-district-bus-preservation-society
retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:09:30.938Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society is a registered charity (number 1158142) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £40,135 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society?

Registered charity number

1158142

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Langton Business Centre

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£40,135

Website

[www.aycliffe-bus.com](http://www.aycliffe-bus.com/)

## What does Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society do?

Collection, preservation, restoration and display of public transport vehicles from the north east of England. Accredited Museum No 320

## What causes is Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1158142) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society's charity number?

Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society's charity number is 1158142. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1158142?

Search 1158142 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society do?

Collection, preservation, restoration and display of public transport vehicles from the north east of England. Accredited Museum No 320

Does Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society?

Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society's website is http://www.aycliffe-bus.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1158142).