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Crowle Peatland Railway

We provide a base for the historic peatland railway, its engines, track and equipment.We renovate, maintain and preserve railway associated equipment and memorabiliaWe provide opportunity for public engagement and education offering activities and visits to schools and collegesWe provide a shop and cafe to support sustainability of the railway

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Activities & Mission

We provide a base for the historic peatland railway, its engines, track and equipment.We renovate, maintain and preserve railway associated equipment and memorabiliaWe provide opportunity for public engagement and education offering activities and visits to schools and collegesWe provide a shop and cafe to support sustainability of the 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
£49,556
Latest Expenditure
£40,927

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 82.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 82.6%
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
£49,556
£40,9270 / 30
2024
£37,005
£32,2420 / 30
2023
£29,515
£32,9330 / 25
2022
£53,409
£44,5670 / 25
2021
£143,532
£144,4520 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Crowle Peatland Railway

What does Crowle Peatland Railway do?

We provide a base for the historic peatland railway, its engines, track and equipment.We renovate, maintain and preserve railway associated equipment and memorabiliaWe provide opportunity for public engagement and education offering activities and visits to schools and collegesWe provide a shop and cafe to support sustainability of the railway

How much income did Crowle Peatland Railway report in 2025?

Crowle Peatland Railway reported total income of £50k and reported expenditure of £41k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Crowle Peatland Railway registered as a charity?

Crowle Peatland Railway was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 2018 as charity number 1180684. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Crowle Peatland Railway?

Crowle Peatland Railway is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Crowle Peatland Railway operate?

Crowle Peatland Railway operates in North Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Crowle Peatland Railway a registered charity?

Yes — Crowle Peatland Railway is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180684.

Details

Address
The Old Peatworks
Dole Road
Crowle
North Lincolnshire
DN17 4BL
Registration Date
14 November 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5115862
Charity Number
1180684

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Trustees

Dr ANGUS TOWNLEY
Dr Michael Ward
Neil Trevor Waller
Peter Enefer
Peter Wilson
Stephen Arthur Snowden
William Coleman

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14 May 2026
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