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east lancashire railway preservation society limited

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Preston and operates in Bury.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The preservation of the ex-British Railways branch line between Rawtenstall and Castleton Junction via Bury together with locomotives, rolling stock and buildings.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£56,019
Latest Expenditure
£53,308

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£56,019£53,3080 / 6
2023£99,036£44,6190 / 300
2022£59,854£27,2580 / 700
2021£60,215£28,3890 / 750

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers