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East Kent Railway Trust

The East Kent Railway Trust aims to preserve the railway and industrial heritage of South East England. This includes items relating to the former Kent Coalfields.

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Activities & Mission

The East Kent Railway Trust aims to preserve the railway and industrial heritage of South East England. This includes items relating to the former Kent Coalfields.

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
£80,438
Latest Expenditure
£79,990

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.4%
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
£80,438
£79,9900 / 40
2024
£72,788
£73,6110 / 45
2023
£116,648
£106,0260 / 40
2022
£103,307
£87,0000 / 100
2021
£64,921
£62,3940 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about East Kent Railway Trust

What does East Kent Railway Trust do?

The East Kent Railway Trust aims to preserve the railway and industrial heritage of South East England. This includes items relating to the former Kent Coalfields.

How much income did East Kent Railway Trust report in 2025?

East Kent Railway Trust reported total income of £80k and reported expenditure of £80k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was East Kent Railway Trust registered as a charity?

East Kent Railway Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2003 as charity number 1095790. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs East Kent Railway Trust?

East Kent Railway Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is David John Harris. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does East Kent Railway Trust operate?

East Kent Railway Trust operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is East Kent Railway Trust a registered charity?

Yes — East Kent Railway Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095790.

Details

Address
18 FERNFIELD
HAWKINGE
FOLKESTONE
CT18 7EB
Registration Date
4 February 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3950278
Charity Number
1095790

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Trustees

David John Harris Chair
Alan James Hodges
Also governs 1 other charity
Carol Cotter
Mark Watson
Matthew Plews

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14 May 2026
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