THE WANSFORD ROAD CIO
We are relocating the old Station Building from Wansford Road, near Sutton, to a new site close to Railworld and the Nene Valley Railway at Peterborough. Once rebuilt, it will act as the gateway to those two charities and we will provide services to the public visiting them.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is currently dependent on National Highways Designated Funds to cover rebuilding costs, with no significant fundraising activity undertaken. The trustees report that they have not yet decided to hold reserves, resulting in nil unrestricted reserves held at the period end.
What the accounts disclose
“We are currently dependent upon National Highways Designated Funds, who have committed pay for the rebuilding costs to the state of a weathertight shell.”
Trustees
- ALAN CEDRIC SCOTT MBE
- CRAIG OWEN
- Dr DOROTHY BALL
- Martin Seery
- Philip Marshall
- Stanley James Bell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £185k | £192k |
| 31/12/2024 | £430k | £434k |
| 31/12/2023 | £59k | £43k |
Common questions
Is THE WANSFORD ROAD CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is currently dependent on National Highways Designated Funds to cover rebuilding costs, with no significant fundraising activity undertaken. The trustees report that they have not yet decided to hold reserves, resulting in nil unrestricted reserves held at the period end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 17/07/2024 | £524k | Wansford - Relocation |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £209k | Wansford Road - Dismantling |