Furness Railway Trust

ACQUISITION, RESTORATION AND OPERATION OF HISTORIC ITEMS OF RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK WITH THE LONGER TERM OBJECTIVE OF ESTABLISHING AN INDEPENDENT RAILWAY MUSEUM WITH APPROPRIATE FACILITIES FOR THE DISPLAY, STORAGE AND RESTORATION OF OF RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

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Activities & Mission

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

Cumbria Lancashire North Yorkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£69,753

Latest Expenditure

£60,908

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 87.3%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2017 — Furness Railway Trust (organisation 1005211)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£69,753	£60,908	0 / 15
2023	£54,901	£50,153	0 / 15
2022	£58,737	£46,992	0 / 20
2021	£42,269	£28,434	0 / 20
2020	£20,988	£47,699	0 / 20

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Frequently asked questions about Furness Railway Trust

What does Furness Railway Trust do?

How much income did Furness Railway Trust report in 2024?

Furness Railway Trust reported total income of £70k and reported expenditure of £61k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Furness Railway Trust registered as a charity?

Furness Railway Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 August 2015 as charity number 1163073. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Furness Railway Trust?

Furness Railway Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy David Owen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Furness Railway Trust operate?

Furness Railway Trust operates across 3 areas: Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

Is Furness Railway Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Furness Railway Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163073.