THE ELHAM VALLEY LINE TRUST
The charity manages a countryside centre and tea room in an historic local barn, moved from the site of the Channel Tunnel complex, housing local historic artefacts and information. It also manages an adjacent museum dedicated to the Elham Valley Line Railway, housing many rail based artefacts and the English half of the original model from the Channel Tunnel Exhibition Centre.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust held closing cash reserves of £34,304.30, derived from a mix of admissions, tearoom income, and other sources. The trustees note that regular operating costs are predictable and that there is little requirement to maintain high reserves, aiming instead to utilize surplus funds for development. The document does not disclose a formal reserves policy target or unrestricted reserves figure distinct from the cash balance.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust intends to continue to hold a relatively small fund on account. Regular operating costs are readily predictable, although rising utility costs are a concern, and there is little requirement for reserves to be maintained at a high level.” — page 5
“This report has been compiled at the request of The Charity Commission for England and Wales in an attempt to bring our reporting up to date.” — page 7
Trustees
- Adrian Peter Willcox
- DAVID FRANCIS GILBERT
- Lisa Marie Bullett
- Nicholas Cox
- ROBERT FRANK BAILEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £60k | £36k |
| 30/04/2024 | £63k | £46k |
| 30/04/2023 | £34k | £34k |
| 30/04/2022 | £24k | £28k |
| 30/04/2021 | £32k | £14k |
Common questions
Is THE ELHAM VALLEY LINE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust held closing cash reserves of £34,304.30, derived from a mix of admissions, tearoom income, and other sources. The trustees note that regular operating costs are predictable and that there is little requirement to maintain high reserves, aiming instead to utilize surplus funds for development. The document does not disclose a formal reserves policy target or unrestricted reserves figure distinct from the cash balance. Its FY2025 accounts were audited.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 09/07/1997 | £280k | "Countryside Visitor Centre- Peene" |