Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited
Also known as: Garw Valley Railway Company Ltd, The Bridgend Valleys Railway Compnay Ltd, Garw Valley Railway
The aim of the Garw Valley Railway is to recreate for present and future generations a typical South Wales Valley branch line by providing a working railway and Heritage Centre to preserve, display and explain the industrial and social history that made this valley what it was and is today.
Activities & Mission
The aim of the Garw Valley Railway is to recreate for present and future generations a typical South Wales Valley branch line by providing a working railway and Heritage Centre to preserve, display and explain the industrial and social history that made this valley what it was and is today.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £15,793 | £12,981 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2024 | £16,431 | £12,970 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2023 | £18,447 | £19,422 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £12,844 | £18,334 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £30,245 | £9,713 | 0 / 30 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited
What does Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited do?
The aim of the Garw Valley Railway is to recreate for present and future generations a typical South Wales Valley branch line by providing a working railway and Heritage Centre to preserve, display and explain the industrial and social history that made this valley what it was and is today.
How much income did Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited report in 2025?
Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited registered as a charity?
Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 May 2006 as charity number 1113983. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited?
Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Charles Stinton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited operate?
Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited operates in Bridgend, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113983.
Details
Pontycymer Station
Pontycymer
BRIDGEND
CF32 8AZ
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Also Known As
- Garw Valley Railway Company Ltd
- The Bridgend Valleys Railway Compnay Ltd
- Garw Valley Railway
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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