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Famous Trains Model Railway

TO ADVANCE THE ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC VISITING MARKEATON PARK IN DERBY IN THE SUBJECTS OF RAILWAY HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING AND OPERATION, BY PROVIDING A 1:76 SCALE MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT IN A BUILDING. TO HELP VOLUNTEERS GAIN APPROPRIATE SKILLS IN CARPENTRY, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS, ELECTRONICS AND MODELMAKING. TO RAISE FUNDS FOR REGISTERED CHARITY 1058991 RAILWAY CHILDREN.

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Activities & Mission

TO ADVANCE THE ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC VISITING MARKEATON PARK IN DERBY IN THE SUBJECTS OF RAILWAY HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING AND OPERATION, BY PROVIDING A 1:76 SCALE MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT IN A BUILDING. TO HELP VOLUNTEERS GAIN APPROPRIATE SKILLS IN CARPENTRY, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS, ELECTRONICS AND MODELMAKING. TO RAISE FUNDS FOR REGISTERED CHARITY 1058991 RAILWAY CHILDREN.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£7,963
Latest Expenditure
£4,377

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 55.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 55.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about Famous Trains Model Railway

What does Famous Trains Model Railway do?

TO ADVANCE THE ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC VISITING MARKEATON PARK IN DERBY IN THE SUBJECTS OF RAILWAY HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING AND OPERATION, BY PROVIDING A 1:76 SCALE MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT IN A BUILDING. TO HELP VOLUNTEERS GAIN APPROPRIATE SKILLS IN CARPENTRY, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS, ELECTRONICS AND MODELMAKING. TO RAISE FUNDS FOR REGISTERED CHARITY 1058991 RAILWAY CHILDREN.

When was Famous Trains Model Railway registered as a charity?

Famous Trains Model Railway was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 October 2008 as charity number 1126173. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Famous Trains Model Railway?

Famous Trains Model Railway is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Famous Trains Model Railway operate?

Famous Trains Model Railway operates in Derby City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Famous Trains Model Railway a registered charity?

Yes — Famous Trains Model Railway is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126173.

Details

Address
PINE SIDE
BURLEIGH DRIVE
DERBY
DE22 1AL
Registration Date
6 October 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4041699
Charity Number
1126173

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Trustees

Adrian John Maynard
ANTHONY GRENVILLE HUGH CLARKE
Also governs 1 other charity
Colin Peter Boocock
David Berriff Jones
PETER ROY STANTON
Peter Roy Woolvin

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