DEAN FOREST LOCOMOTIVE GROUP
INCORPORATED AS A CIO ON THE 14 DECEMBER 2015 TO TAKE OVER THE WORK ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF AN UNINCORPORATED GROUP OF THE SAME NAME.THE CIO HAS CONTINUED TO PRESERVE, RESTORE, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN ITS LOCOMOTIVES AND ROLLING STOCK FOR PUBLIC OPERATION AND EDUCATION, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR THOSE INVOLVED.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £60,000, which aligns with its stated policy target to cover emergency expenditure. The principal source of unrestricted income was steaming fees, and the charity reports no outstanding loans or funds in deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal source of funds was Steaming fees £54391 received for BR Pannier 9681 accounted for 56% of unrestricted income.” — page 7
“The reserve policy is to hold £60000 in existing current accounts sufficient to cover emergency or unforeseen expenditure.” — page 7
Trustees
- MATTHEW CRAIG SEXTONchair
- DOUG PHELPS
- Hannah Louise Kingdon
- Hilary Anne Hill
- IAN HATTON
- IAN LESLIE FAWCETT
- JOHN STANLEY METHERALL
- RAUFFE HAGEN SHIRLEY
- Stephen Hawkins
- TOM HALFORD
- Thomas William Timothy Buffin
- Tracy Garrad
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £117k | £77k |
| 31/12/2024 | £112k | £81k |
| 31/12/2023 | £108k | £102k |
| 31/12/2022 | £80k | £95k |
| 31/12/2021 | £76k | £62k |
Common questions
Is DEAN FOREST LOCOMOTIVE GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £60,000, which aligns with its stated policy target to cover emergency expenditure. The principal source of unrestricted income was steaming fees, and the charity reports no outstanding loans or funds in deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.