MID-SUFFOLK LIGHT RAILWAY COMPANY
Registered charity 1063635 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MID SUFFOLK LIGHT RAILWAY MUSEUM
To advance the education of the public with regard to a history of Suffolk and the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway in particular by maintenance of a museum and by restoring and operating a demonstration railway, operations, equipment and engineering crafts.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit on unrestricted funds of £14,186 for the year ended 30 September 2025, compared to a deficit of £32,062 in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains financially secure due to prudent management and member support, although it is explicitly reliant on donations from the Middy Trading Company to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six month winding-down period (held: £64k)
“At their meeting on 12th April 2025 the Trustees agreed that a target figure of £20,000 based on a six month winding-down period should be set and maintained.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Company is reliant upon these donations to continue as a going concern.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Middy Trading Company Limited
“The Middy Trading Company is an incorporated company and maintains its own accounts which MSLR do not receive. However, as its purpose is to raise funds by various means including commercial activities to provide funding support for the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway the Board of Trustees thank them for their continued support and donations.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Company (matched by registered charity number).
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
- David Michael Clayton
- IAN MEIGH · trustee of 1 other charity
- James Debenham
- PETER SIDNEY DODD
- Paul Andrew Gedney
- Peter Andrew Connor
- WAYNE STEVEN WICKS
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Suffolk
Income and spending
Common questions
Is MID-SUFFOLK LIGHT RAILWAY COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit on unrestricted funds of £14,186 for the year ended 30 September 2025, compared to a deficit of £32,062 in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains financially secure due to prudent management and member support, although it is explicitly reliant on donations from the Middy Trading Company to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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