THE SIGNALLING RECORD SOCIETY
The Society promotes the study and preservation of information, drawings, photographs, and other material pertaining to railway signalling through the creation of a website and an archive of material. It publishes materials, arranges meetings and visits, attends exhibitions so as to make the information available to the public.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £4,644 for the year, with total receipts of £43,408 against payments of £38,764. The trustees report that free reserves at the start of 2025 will be £22,524, which is below their stated policy target of around 12 months of expenditure (approximately £26,000), though they consider this acceptable given the significant risk regarding archive premises relocation.
What the accounts disclose
“Our principal sources of income are membership fees, donations, associated gift aid, and sales of books” — page 6
“On this basis, free reserves for the start of 2025 will be £22,524. Whilst less than the target level, the trustees are satisfied that this is acceptable.” — page 6
Trustees
- Charles Melton
- Lucy May Anderson
- Michael Reginald Instone
- PETER DAVENPORT
- RICHARD FOSTER
- Stephen Sharpe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £43k | £39k |
| 31/12/2023 | £44k | £44k |
| 31/12/2022 | £33k | £32k |
| 31/12/2021 | £35k | £31k |
| 31/12/2020 | £40k | £21k |
Common questions
Is THE SIGNALLING RECORD SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £4,644 for the year, with total receipts of £43,408 against payments of £38,764. The trustees report that free reserves at the start of 2025 will be £22,524, which is below their stated policy target of around 12 months of expenditure (approximately £26,000), though they consider this acceptable given the significant risk regarding archive premises relocation. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.