THE GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY SOCIETY
The principal object of the Great Eastern Railway Society is to promote the advancement of public education and knowledge of the Great Eastern Railway, its predecessors, successors and associated railway companies by historical research and study.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £123,568, which the trustees consider adequate to meet planned expenditure for the next 12 months and to provide for an orderly shutdown if necessary. The charity reported a net income surplus of £1,683 for the year, with total incoming resources of £35,053 against expenditure of £35,262.
What the accounts disclose
“The Society currently holds funds adequate to meet planned and anticipated expenditure for the next 12 months and in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines that sufficient funds be available for an orderly shutdown should the Society cease operations.” — page 7
Trustees
- Bernard Joseph Anderson
- Brian Arthur Watson
- Dr Iain Charles Scotchman
- Dr Ian Alastair Bruce
- Graham John Roper
- NIGEL BOWDIDGE
- Ruth Ann Ivimey-Cook
- William Neal King
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £33k | £35k |
| 31/12/2023 | £35k | £29k |
| 31/12/2022 | £31k | £29k |
| 31/12/2021 | £36k | £25k |
| 31/12/2020 | £36k | £25k |
Common questions
Is THE GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £123,568, which the trustees consider adequate to meet planned expenditure for the next 12 months and to provide for an orderly shutdown if necessary. The charity reported a net income surplus of £1,683 for the year, with total incoming resources of £35,053 against expenditure of £35,262. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.