THE HERITAGE ELECTRIC TRAINS TRUST

Registered charity 1183029 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Restoration of heritage trains powered by electricity for display and operation at public heritage railways sites.

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Latest income
£26k
Latest spending
£6k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £30,292 at the end of the period, with no outstanding liabilities. The trustees report that they have no concerns regarding the charity's ability to meet its planned financial responsibilities in the year ahead, citing sufficient budgeted income and reserves to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: appropriate to the level of the activities the charity is undertaking (held: £30k)
They will aim to ensure that, at all times, the level of reserves is appropriate to the level of the activities the charity is undertaking.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Heritage Electric Trains Trust (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
01/04/2025£26k£6k
01/04/2024£23k£21k
01/04/2023£10k£9k
01/04/2022£11k£9k
01/04/2021£10k£6k

Common questions

Is THE HERITAGE ELECTRIC TRAINS TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £30,292 at the end of the period, with no outstanding liabilities. The trustees report that they have no concerns regarding the charity's ability to meet its planned financial responsibilities in the year ahead, citing sufficient budgeted income and reserves to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.