TARKA VALLEY RAILWAY
Rebuilding the railway from Torrington towards Bideford in Devon.Educating people about the transport and economic history of the area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash funds increased from £41,982 to £50,735 during the year, with total receipts of £33,365 exceeding total payments of £17,539. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £50,735 and has no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, indicating stable financial administration.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Bruce Ashley-Martin
- DOUGLAS MICHAEL SMITH
- David Lambert
- JAN WELCH
- MARTIN WILSON
- Michael John Ellis
- Ralph Chapman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £35k | £18k |
| 31/03/2024 | £49k | £66k |
| 31/03/2023 | £53k | £28k |
| 31/03/2022 | £41k | £42k |
| 31/03/2021 | £60k | £43k |
Common questions
Is TARKA VALLEY RAILWAY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash funds increased from £41,982 to £50,735 during the year, with total receipts of £33,365 exceeding total payments of £17,539. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £50,735 and has no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, indicating stable financial administration. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TARKA VALLEY RAILWAY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TARKA VALLEY RAILWAY as a grant recipient include GREAT TORRINGTON TOWN AND LANDS CHARITY, THE HILARY AWDRY CHARITABLE TRUST, BELVEDERE TRUST, THE DE BRYE CHARITABLE TRUST, M J CAMP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT TORRINGTON TOWN AND LANDS CHARITY | FY2023 | £211k | Grants to other charities |
| GREAT TORRINGTON TOWN AND LANDS CHARITY | FY2025 | £3k | |
| GREAT TORRINGTON TOWN AND LANDS CHARITY | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE HILARY AWDRY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| BELVEDERE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE DE BRYE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| M J CAMP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE HEATHCOAT TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Charitable organisations and general |
| BELVEDERE TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | |
| THE JOHN HORSEMAN TRUST | FY2025 | £0 |