GWR 813 PRESERVATION FUND
The charity oversees the renovation, maintenance, display and operation of items in its collection at several heritage railways and centres. It raises funds for this purpose through donations, grants, steaming fees and other means. It further researches the history of items in its collection and makes this information available on its web site and other media channels.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted and restricted funds totalled £12,330 at the end of the year, with unrestricted reserves of £9,065. The trustees considered these reserves adequate to meet immediate and medium-term commitments, though they noted that income from donations is unpredictable and fundraising efforts are being expanded to support future projects.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Patrick Gosschair
- Graham Edward Phillips
- Mark Christopher James Goss
- Mark Edward Smith
- Michael Edward John Yarker
- Michael Werrell
- Nicholas Jeremy Peter Baxter
- Oliver Christopher Holmes
- PAUL DAVID REDFERN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £31k | £22k |
| 31/12/2023 | £27k | £29k |
| 31/12/2022 | £37k | £32k |
Common questions
Is GWR 813 PRESERVATION FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted and restricted funds totalled £12,330 at the end of the year, with unrestricted reserves of £9,065. The trustees considered these reserves adequate to meet immediate and medium-term commitments, though they noted that income from donations is unpredictable and fundraising efforts are being expanded to support future projects. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.