BARROW HILL ENGINE SHED SOCIETY LIMITED
Preservation of Barrow Hill Roundhouse and associated buildings and railway yard, operation of railway museum therein.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £175,574 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £534,194 to £358,620. The trustees note that closing reserves of £358,620 are sufficient to meet their policy of maintaining funds for 12 months of anticipated expenditure. The financial position is supported by strong commercial activity and gift aid from its trading subsidiary.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal non-NLHF element comprised donations from Barrow Hill Ltd (£95,145), gain on sale of assets (£1,100), membership subscriptions and donations (£12,055).” — page 4
“The Charity's reserves policy is to attempt to ensure that there are sufficient funds available to meet the anticipated expenditure requirements for a minimum period of 12 months.” — page 5
“The charitable company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of ireland’, not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.” — page 16
“Barrow Hill Limited is a 100% owned trading subsidiary of Barrow Hill Engine Shed Society Limited, and provides funds for the parent by gift aid.” — page 3
Funders the charity credits
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund
- Arts Council England
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- MARTYN BRAILSFORD
- Paul Beardsley
- Robert Burgess
- Robin David Oxborough
- Sandra Crawley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £113k | £173k |
| 31/12/2024 | £144k | £172k |
| 31/12/2023 | £158k | £165k |
| 31/12/2022 | £98k | £149k |
| 31/12/2021 | £175k | £86k |
Common questions
Is BARROW HILL ENGINE SHED SOCIETY LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £175,574 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £534,194 to £358,620. The trustees note that closing reserves of £358,620 are sufficient to meet their policy of maintaining funds for 12 months of anticipated expenditure. The financial position is supported by strong commercial activity and gift aid from its trading subsidiary. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/09/2014 | £1.3m | "Moving Forward - developing a new audience for Barrow Hill Roundhouse, Chesterfield" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/01/2009 | £37k | "Voices of Barrow Hill" |