GREAT WESTERN (SVR) ASSOCIATION
Preservation and restoration of historic carriages and locomotives of the Great Wesrn Railway origin for operation and educational value based on the Severn Valley Line in Worcestershire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a modest surplus of £1,687 for the year, with total receipts of £80,795.87 and total payments of £79,128.51. As of 31st March 2025, the charity held total balances of £221,664.43, comprising unrestricted general funds of £55,293.03 and restricted funds for locomotives and carriages. The trustees report that a steady level of income has helped finance ongoing major restoration projects.
What the accounts disclose
“A significant increase in donations was received with General donations at £3,740.97, Carriage donations at £53,455.74 and Loco donations at £640.” — page 4
Trustees
- MICHAEL HAYNESchair
- BRIAN ARTHUR LOWE
- COLIN RICHARD JENKINS
- COLUMB WILLIAM HOWELL
- Christopher Haynes
- DAVID ALFRED SMITH
- DAVID WILLIAM MASSEY
- GARETH PRICE
- GRAHAM JOHN GARDENER
- PAUL BENNETT
- ROBERT MASSEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £81k | £79k |
| 31/03/2024 | £53k | £50k |
| 31/03/2023 | £67k | £67k |
| 31/03/2022 | £61k | £30k |
| 31/03/2021 | £99k | £55k |
Common questions
Is GREAT WESTERN (SVR) ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a modest surplus of £1,687 for the year, with total receipts of £80,795.87 and total payments of £79,128.51. As of 31st March 2025, the charity held total balances of £221,664.43, comprising unrestricted general funds of £55,293.03 and restricted funds for locomotives and carriages. The trustees report that a steady level of income has helped finance ongoing major restoration projects. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Trevor Lowe BA, ACMA.