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Ffestiniog Railway Society

Also known as: Cymdeithas Rheilffordd Ffestiniog

The Society's objects are to advance the education of the public through conservationof the Ffestiniog Railway for the public benefit and through the promotion and encouragement of voluntary work in support of the Ffestiniog Railway.

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Activities & Mission

The Society's objects are to advance the education of the public through conservationof the Ffestiniog Railway for the public benefit and through the promotion and encouragement of voluntary work in support of the Ffestiniog 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£424,760
Latest Expenditure
£803,553

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 166.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £203,163
Charitable Activities £139,955
Other Trading £0
Investments £118,115
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £766,086
Raising Funds £0
Governance £7,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£424,760
£803,5530 / 13
2024
£503,830
£766,086£766,086£2,769,409£2,769,4090 / 9
2023
£1,315,265
£601,599£589,850£3,031,665£551,5970 / 8
2022
£1,089,397
£364,641£322,429£2,317,999£660,1340 / 6
2021
£635,257
£363,908£323,240£1,593,243£702,7690 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ffestiniog Railway Society

What does Ffestiniog Railway Society do?

The Society's objects are to advance the education of the public through conservationof the Ffestiniog Railway for the public benefit and through the promotion and encouragement of voluntary work in support of the Ffestiniog Railway.

How much income did Ffestiniog Railway Society report in 2025?

Ffestiniog Railway Society reported total income of £425k and reported expenditure of £804k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ffestiniog Railway Society registered as a charity?

Ffestiniog Railway Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 1997 as charity number 1064178. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Ffestiniog Railway Society?

Ffestiniog Railway Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is GRAHAM COLE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ffestiniog Railway Society operate?

Ffestiniog Railway Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ffestiniog Railway Society a registered charity?

Yes — Ffestiniog Railway Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064178.

Details

Address
Ffestiniog Railway Society
Harbour Station
Porthmadog
LL49 9NF
Registration Date
29 August 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3940686
Charity Number
1064178

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Trustees

GRAHAM COLE Chair
Anthony Peter Deighan
Barnabas Webster Frith
Catherine Marie Knowles
Also governs 1 other charity
GRAHAM PAUL BOND
James Joseph Leo
Lyn Gore Graham-Taylor
Nigel Clifford Smith
PHILIP JAMES HAWKINS JP
Roger David Bentley
Terence David Newhouse
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Cymdeithas Rheilffordd Ffestiniog

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