Welsh Railway Trust

Registered charity 519531 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CAERPHILLY RAILWAY SOCIETY LIMITED

The restoration of Welsh railway artefacts for the education and enjoyment of the public.

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Latest income
£68k
Latest spending
£178k
Registered
1987
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £109,892, resulting in total net assets of £393,119. The trustees' report confirms the year was financially successful, with all donations utilized for charitable objectives while running costs were covered by interest income. The independent examiner confirmed the accounts present a true and fair view without drawing attention to any material matters.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations and legacies (99% of income)
Total 32,664 30,104 - 62,768 635,228
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)

Total income
£637k
Total spending
£409k
Reserves (reported)
£13k
Employees
0

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£68k£178k
31/12/2023£637k£409k
31/12/2022£238k£145k
31/12/2021£130k£1k
31/12/2020£7k£643

Common questions

Is Welsh Railway Trust financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £109,892, resulting in total net assets of £393,119. The trustees' report confirms the year was financially successful, with all donations utilized for charitable objectives while running costs were covered by interest income. The independent examiner confirmed the accounts present a true and fair view without drawing attention to any material matters. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.