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Combe Rail

Combe Rail's charitable object is "to preserve the heritage of the Ilfracombe-Barnstaple railway"

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Activities & Mission

Combe Rail's charitable object is "to preserve the heritage of the Ilfracombe-Barnstaple railway"

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

Latest Income
£886
Latest Expenditure
£871

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.3%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£886
£8710 / 6
2024
£1,106
£1,8380 / 0
2023
£1,925
£5,0060 / 0
2022
£3,972
£1,3680 / 0
2021
£5,496
£6,7670 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Combe Rail

What does Combe Rail do?

Combe Rail's charitable object is "to preserve the heritage of the Ilfracombe-Barnstaple railway"

How much income did Combe Rail report in 2025?

Combe Rail reported total income of £886.00 and reported expenditure of £871.00 for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Combe Rail registered as a charity?

Combe Rail was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 October 2015 as charity number 1164083. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Combe Rail?

Combe Rail is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN BURCH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Combe Rail operate?

Combe Rail operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Combe Rail a registered charity?

Yes — Combe Rail is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164083.

Details

Address
THE OLD SCHOOL
ALTON BARNES
MARLBOROUGH
SN8 4LB
Registration Date
23 October 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5062839
Charity Number
1164083

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Trustees

JOHN BURCH Chair
Christopher John Lane
Daniel Jane
Glyndwr Pollington
RICHARD HEACOCK
Also governs 1 other charity
YVONNE HIN

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30 July 2026
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