great western society limited
The charity supports the general public. Great Western Society Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by carrying out other charitable activities. The charity is based in Oxon and operates in West Berkshire, Slough, and various other locations.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
1) To preserve, restore and operate as a permanent public exhibition and museum, steam and other railway locomotives, rolling stock and equipment, both for historical and educational purposes, and2) To make available for public reference the history, equipment and operation all with reference to both the former Great Western Railway and its successors since nationalisation on 1 January 1948
Fundraising
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,232,098 | £1,785,937 | £1,536,156 | £2,948,603 | £404,582 | 33 / 200 |
| 2023 | £1,696,734 | £2,355,117 | £2,140,130 | £2,502,442 | £802,512 | 26 / 300 |
| 2022 | £1,465,300 | £1,455,638 | £1,284,915 | £3,160,825 | £248,057 | 17 / 300 |
| 2021 | £1,317,020 | £1,390,936 | £1,250,202 | £3,152,986 | £202,307 | 15 / 300 |
| 2020 | £2,742,036 | £1,409,471 | £1,213,000 | £3,266,849 | £104,794 | 17 / 300 |
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Details
Didcot
Oxon
OX11 7NJ
Registry Information
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Also Known As
- DIDCOT RAILWAY CENTRE