THE WEETING STEAM ENGINE RALLY
The Principal activity of the Charity is the promotion and running of the Weeting Rally event which is held on the third week-end in July. This event is run in a manner to allow the Charity to meet its objects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £48,248 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £240,982. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to cover the costs of a Rally weekend, with any surplus earmarked for local causes or future development. The trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy is to maintain the level of general reserves to a level that would be expected to cover the costs of a Rally weekend.”
“During the year, a Trustee received remuneration of £2,898 (2024 - £2,592).” — page 13
“A Trustee who owns steam engines personally allows the Charity to use them in its own events at no cost.” — page 15
“£3,693 (2024 - £3,271) was paid to a Trustee for the reimbursement of insurance costs paid on the Rally's behalf.” — page 15
“A Trustee who owns steam engines personally allows the Charity to use them in its own events at no cost.” — page 15
“£3,693 (2024 - £3,271) was paid to a Trustee for the reimbursement of insurance costs paid on the Rally's behalf.” — page 15
“A Trustee who owns steam engines personally allows the Charity to use them in its own events at no cost.” — page 15
“£3,693 (2024 - £3,271) was paid to a Trustee for the reimbursement of insurance costs paid on the Rally's behalf.” — page 15
“A Trustee who owns steam engines personally allows the Charity to use them in its own events at no cost.” — page 15
“£3,693 (2024 - £3,271) was paid to a Trustee for the reimbursement of insurance costs paid on the Rally's behalf.” — page 15
Trustees
- RICHARD PARROTTchair
- BARRY GEOFFREY FREEMAN
- Gemma Childerhouse
- JEREMY LEONARD FREEMAN
- Jeremy Harrison Porter
- Matthew Stroud
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £215k | £167k |
| 30/09/2024 | £232k | £143k |
| 30/09/2023 | £179k | £134k |
| 30/09/2022 | £149k | £115k |
| 30/09/2021 | £0 | £11k |
Common questions
Is THE WEETING STEAM ENGINE RALLY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £48,248 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £240,982. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to cover the costs of a Rally weekend, with any surplus earmarked for local causes or future development. The trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.