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Friends Of The Thorpe Light Railway

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THORPE LIGHT MINIATURE RAILWAY IN COUNTY DURHAM

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Activities & Mission

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THORPE LIGHT MINIATURE RAILWAY IN COUNTY DURHAM

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

Darlington Durham

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,699
Latest Expenditure
£792

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 13.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 13.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Thorpe Light Railway

What does Friends Of The Thorpe Light Railway do?

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THORPE LIGHT MINIATURE RAILWAY IN COUNTY DURHAM

When was Friends Of The Thorpe Light Railway registered as a charity?

Friends Of The Thorpe Light Railway was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 2017 as charity number 1173702. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Friends Of The Thorpe Light Railway?

Friends Of The Thorpe Light Railway is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anthony Coulls. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of The Thorpe Light Railway operate?

Friends Of The Thorpe Light Railway operates across 2 areas: Darlington and Durham.

Is Friends Of The Thorpe Light Railway a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of The Thorpe Light Railway is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173702.

Details

Address
1 Vaughan Street
Shildon
DL4 1LD
Registration Date
6 July 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5078171
Charity Number
1173702

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Trustees

Anthony Coulls Chair
GAYNOR TOWNLEY
Also governs 1 other charity
MICHAEL DUNN
PAUL TOWNLEY
Philip Bacon
PHILIP CHAMPION

Sectors & Classifications

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14 May 2026
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