NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY COMPANY (1978) LTD
To advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion and in particular by the preservation and restoration of a section of the standard gauge railway system formerly operated by the North Staffordshire Railway Company and, for the benefit of the public, to preserve retain and restore Cheddleton Railway Station as a museum and headquarters for the company.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £672,433. The charity holds £63,205 in cash reserves, of which £35,617 is designated for specific projects. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with accounting standards or company law.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Nigel Moorbychair
- Christopher Michael Meadowcroft
- David Alan Coackley
- David Wynne Davies
- Gregory Alexander Benoit Wilson
- Jon Kerr
- Mark Henshaw
- Mr Geoff Chapman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £182k | £184k |
| 31/12/2024 | £379k | £87k |
| 31/12/2023 | £68k | £66k |
| 31/12/2022 | £139k | £125k |
| 31/12/2021 | £64k | £66k |
Common questions
Is NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY COMPANY (1978) LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £672,433. The charity holds £63,205 in cash reserves, of which £35,617 is designated for specific projects. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with accounting standards or company law. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY COMPANY (1978) LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY COMPANY (1978) LTD as a grant recipient include THE HEADLEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | Towards Phase 1 of the Reconnect Leek work. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/01/2007 | £10k | Froghall Heritage Trail |