The Trust offers financial assistance to individuals or groups to carry through restoration or improvement projects to completion. The Trust also invites enquiries about sponsoring one or more Awards.
Allan Winn Our Preservationist of the Year is by professional training an aeronautical engineer and a journalist. He has edited and published magazines such as Flight International and Commercial Motor.When he left the publishing world he took up a full time position at Brooklands Museum as Director and CEO, having already served for 12 years as...
Josh Smith: When our young preservationist was aged 9, a family friend suggested that the two of them rebuild a Mini together. Unfortunately that did not happen because of the friend’s illness, and so it was not until he had reached the age of 15 that a Mini was purchased for restoration. Josh set about teaching himself the skills...
This year’s restoration awards were presented at the Transport Trust annual awards lunch, held at Brooklands Museum on Monday 17th June 2019, the awards being presented to the winners by HRH Prince Michael of Kent. Restoration Awards are given to those projects that represent important milestones in the development of transport and are...
David Davies: A railway enthusiast from a very young age, Dave became a keen railway photographer but was always most interested in the engineering.In 1965 he saw at Didcot GWR loco 4079 ‘Pendennis Castle.’ and was invited to help in its cosmetic restoration. Although he never met co-owner Bill McAlpine, Bill was indirectly...
The National Transport Trust makes loans to groups, associations and individuals at advantageous rates for the restoration of artefacts - whether mobile or part of the infrastructure. Applications must be supported by a simple business plan which demonstrates the financial viability of the project. A sample business plan is available on request from the Treasurer.
The Trust does occasionaly make Awards for schemes which further the preservation movement. Again if you wish further information please contact the Treasurer.