Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company
Also known as: Chasewater Railway
Heritage Steam Railway and museum (The Colliery Line). Preserving aspects of the local coal mining industry.
Activities & Mission
Heritage Steam Railway and museum (The Colliery Line). Preserving aspects of the local coal mining industry.
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
Higher than 59% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 70% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £517,590 | £445,708 | £445,467 | £2,377,940 | £0 | 19 / 50 |
| 2024 | £444,315 | £384,128 | 0 / 70 | |||
| 2023 | £373,832 | £451,244 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £317,138 | £269,114 | 0 / 89 | |||
| 2021 | £231,000 | £209,992 | 0 / 50 |
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Frequently asked questions about Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company
What does Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company do?
Heritage Steam Railway and museum (The Colliery Line). Preserving aspects of the local coal mining industry.
How much income did Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company report in 2025?
Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company reported total income of £518k and reported expenditure of £446k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company?
Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company has a program ratio of 86.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company registered as a charity?
Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 1987 as charity number 518516. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company?
Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company operate?
Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company operates across 2 areas: Staffordshire and Walsall.
Is Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company a registered charity?
Yes — Chasewater Light Railway And Museum Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 518516.
Details
Chasewater Country Park
Pool Lane
Brownhills
WALSALL
WS8 7NL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Chasewater Railway
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated