CHURCHWARD COUNTY TRUST LTD
The Churchward County Trust Ltd continues to actively raise awareness of its goal to re-create a Great Western Railway 'County' class 4-4-0 steam locomotive using a mixture of new and original components. We continue to promote membership of the charity and raise funds to achieve our charitable aims through membership, sales and appeals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £49,677 for the year ended 31st January 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £375,193. The trustees report that regular monthly donations provide a good revenue stream, although they note that the inability to recruit staff for a sales stand has severely affected their ability to raise funds from events. The charity acknowledges its responsibility to keep accounting records and prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view of its state of affairs.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- DAVID BRADSHAWchair
- Ian Townson
- RICHARD CROUCHER
- Stephen Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £76k | £108k |
| 31/01/2025 | £54k | £4k |
| 31/01/2024 | £63k | £6k |
| 31/01/2023 | £69k | £8k |
| 31/01/2022 | £95k | £3k |
Common questions
Is CHURCHWARD COUNTY TRUST LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £49,677 for the year ended 31st January 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £375,193. The trustees report that regular monthly donations provide a good revenue stream, although they note that the inability to recruit staff for a sales stand has severely affected their ability to raise funds from events. The charity acknowledges its responsibility to keep accounting records and prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view of its state of affairs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.