WESTERN LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Registered charity 1115058 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WESTERN LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION, WLA
the preservation, maintenance and operation in working order of its locomotives D1013 Western Ranger and D1062 Western Courier, so far as reasonably practicable, in a condition authentic to their service on British railways as museum exhibits and to advance the education of the public in the history of the said locomotives
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a record income of £191,223 and held substantial cash reserves of £263,000 at year-end. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a policy of holding at least £10,000 in financial reserves, a target it significantly exceeds with free reserves of £422,273. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for future operations, indicating strong financial stability.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least £10,000 at all times (held: £422k)
“It is the policy of the charity to hold financial reserves of at least £10,000 at all times.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
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Is WESTERN LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a record income of £191,223 and held substantial cash reserves of £263,000 at year-end. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a policy of holding at least £10,000 in financial reserves, a target it significantly exceeds with free reserves of £422,273. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for future operations, indicating strong financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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