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East Somerset Railway Co LTD

Preservation and operation of a heritage steam railway.

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Activities & Mission

Preservation and operation of a heritage steam 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

Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income
£569,867
Latest Expenditure
£516,951

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 47.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 55.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £91,972
Charitable Activities £347,158
Other Trading £38,877
Investments £41,200
Other Income £91,865

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £288,622
Raising Funds £24,397
Governance £2,780
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £203,932

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£569,867
£516,951£288,622£760,337£171,6775 / 120
2023
£627,726
£537,140£515,825£715,250£715,2507 / 80
2022
£480,620
£524,6190 / 80
2021
£551,457
£391,868£355,377£668,663£84,4607 / 80
2020
£322,953
£322,1550 / 75

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about East Somerset Railway Co LTD

What does East Somerset Railway Co LTD do?

Preservation and operation of a heritage steam railway.

How much income did East Somerset Railway Co LTD report in 2024?

East Somerset Railway Co LTD reported total income of £570k and reported expenditure of £517k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was East Somerset Railway Co LTD registered as a charity?

East Somerset Railway Co LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 July 1976 as charity number 271589. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs East Somerset Railway Co LTD?

East Somerset Railway Co LTD is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Daemon Marcus John Marston-Grimley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does East Somerset Railway Co LTD operate?

East Somerset Railway Co LTD operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is East Somerset Railway Co LTD a registered charity?

Yes — East Somerset Railway Co LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 271589.

Details

Address
EAST SOMERSET RAILWAY
CRANMORE STATION
BA4 4QP
Registration Date
14 July 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
271589
Charity Number
271589

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Trustees

Daemon Marcus John Marston-Grimley Chair
Christopher Hopkins
COLIN ROGER COOKE
Derek Sharp
Elaine Lavender
Gordon William Fry
Keith Richard Marshall
Nicholas John Dixon

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14 May 2026
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