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Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe

Also known as: Scunthorpe Industrial Heritage Railway, Scunthorpe Industrial Heritage Railway Company Limited

The Charity advances education for the benefit of the public in the history, construction, engineering and operation of the Scunthorpe Railway site by acquiring, restoring, preserving and operating heritage railway locomotives, rolling stock, equipment, artefacts and other associated heritage infrastructure and has established and maintains a museum.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity advances education for the benefit of the public in the history, construction, engineering and operation of the Scunthorpe Railway site by acquiring, restoring, preserving and operating heritage railway locomotives, rolling stock, equipment, artefacts and other associated heritage infrastructure and has established and maintains a museum.

Grants

Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2026)
£47,160
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, arts, culture, heritage, or science, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£36,468
Latest Expenditure
£47,160

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 129.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£36,468
£47,1600 / 30
2025
£57,908
£30,6900 / 20
2024
£34,250
£47,4470 / 25
2023
£47,121
£18,3640 / 20

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Frequently asked questions about Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe

What does Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe do?

The Charity advances education for the benefit of the public in the history, construction, engineering and operation of the Scunthorpe Railway site by acquiring, restoring, preserving and operating heritage railway locomotives, rolling stock, equipment, artefacts and other associated heritage infrastructure and has established and maintains a museum.

How much income did Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe report in 2026?

Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £47k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe registered as a charity?

Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 2021 as charity number 1196958. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe?

Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Robert Plumtree. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe operate?

Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe operates in North Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe a registered charity?

Yes — Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196958.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
afrps.co.uk
Registration Date
6 December 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5172749
Charity Number
1196958

Trustees

Andrew Robert Plumtree Chair
Andrew Glenn Britcliffe
Christopher James Childs
John Andrew Dunn
Jordan Ellis Davison
Keith Richard Waterland
Michael Sugden
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Cheeseman BA Hons
Simon Joseph Theaker

Also Known As

  • Scunthorpe Industrial Heritage Railway
  • Scunthorpe Industrial Heritage Railway Company Limited

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