Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust

The charity operates a railway museum in the main building of the Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Lydney, Glos.

Activities & Mission

The charity operates a railway museum in the main building of the Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Lydney, Glos.

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

Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£9,650

Latest Expenditure

£8,565

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 88.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 88.8%

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Museum (organisation 5168015)
Asset transfer in in 2019 — Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust (organisation 1041295)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£9,650	£8,565	0 / 3
2024	£27,179	£20,117	0 / 5
2023	£5,177	£6,930	0 / 4
2022	£4,472	£4,874	0 / 3
2021	£3,447	£5,639	0 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust

What does Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust do?

The charity operates a railway museum in the main building of the Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Lydney, Glos.

How much income did Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust report in 2025?

Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £9k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust registered as a charity?

Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 2018 as charity number 1178157. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust?

Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN ALEXANDER POPE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust operate?

Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178157.