WOMEN IN RAIL
Women in Rail aims to provide benefit to men and women in the rail sector by promoting gender balance, diversity and inclusion in the rail industry in the UK and elsewhere, including through providing advice and support and through partnering with like-minded organisations and key stakeholders.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves increased to £80,311 from £60,585 in the prior year, supported by net incoming resources of £19,726. The charity holds £122,242 in cash at bank and reports no material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. The trustees' policy is not to build up significant reserves but to invest funds in meeting the charity's objectives.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations, sponsorships, and membership income of £111,072” — page 7
“The Charity’s policy is not to build up significant reserves but rather invest it in meeting its objectives.” — page 7
“During the year trustees were reimbursed expenses of £952.20 (2023: £235.77)” — page 16
Trustees
- Angela Doll
- Darren O'Brien
- Elizabeth Helen Baldwin
- Gary Smithson
- Heather Kathleen McGhee-Waugh
- Karen Paton
- Kelly Warburton
- Marie Daly
- Neil Sinclair Robertson
- Pauline Holroyd
- Rachael Chapple
- Rajinder Pryor
- Shamit Gaiger Weinberger
- Sharon Salmon
- Shona Clive
- Terri Cave
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £111k | £91k |
| 31/12/2023 | £65k | £65k |
| 31/12/2022 | £101k | £81k |
| 31/12/2021 | £23k | £50k |
| 31/12/2020 | £26k | £25k |
Common questions
Is WOMEN IN RAIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves increased to £80,311 from £60,585 in the prior year, supported by net incoming resources of £19,726. The charity holds £122,242 in cash at bank and reports no material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. The trustees' policy is not to build up significant reserves but to invest funds in meeting the charity's objectives. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.