THE NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY MUSEUM TRUST
The principal object of the Trust is the collection, conservation and display of narrow gauge railway relics and material for the education of the public in an enjoyable way, in accordance with the Trust Deed dated 11 July 1994.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY SECURING THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE, RECORDING AND OPERATION OF FEATURES AND OBJECTS OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, SCIENTIFIC, SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL INTEREST RELATING TO NARROW GAUGE RAILWAYS (BEING RAILWAYS HAVING A GAUGE BETWEEN THE RAILS OF LESS THAN 1432 MILLIMETRES) INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF MUSEUMS AND VISITOR CENTRES FOR THE DISPLAY OF SUCH FEATURES AND OBJECTS AND THE ORGANISATION OF MEETINGS, EXHIBITIONS, LECTURES, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMS OF INSTRUCTION RELEVANT TO THE ENGINEERING, HISTORICAL, SOCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF NARROW GAUGE RAILWAYS AND ALSO INCLUDING THE MAKING OF GRANTS TO PROMOTE THE PURPOSES OF THE TRUST SUBJECT TO SUCH CONDITIONS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY LAY DOWN.
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- KEITH THEOBALDchair
- Dr Diane Kathleen Drummond PhD FHEA
- Dr John Dominic Olsen PhD
- Frank Richard Nolan
- IAN PHILIP EVANS
- MALCOLM PHILLIPS
- Wendy Pink
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £10k | £98k |
| 31/01/2024 | £23k | £6k |
| 31/01/2023 | £10k | £3k |
| 31/01/2022 | £52k | £51k |
| 31/01/2021 | £62k | £24k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/07/2020 | £10k | "COVID19 Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Trust" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/10/2016 | £43k | "William Finlay acquisition, restoration and display, and associated display changes; enhanced education programme" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/12/2001 | £702k | "Tywyn Wharf Station - Redevelopment" |