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Great Western (svr) Association

Preservation and restoration of historic carriages and locomotives of the Great Wesrn Railway origin for operation and educational value based on the Severn Valley Line in Worcestershire.

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Activities & Mission

Preservation and restoration of historic carriages and locomotives of the Great Wesrn Railway origin for operation and educational value based on the Severn Valley Line in Worcestershire.

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
£80,796
Latest Expenditure
£79,128

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 97.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 97.9%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£80,796
£79,1280 / 34
2024
£52,802
£50,3170 / 24
2023
£67,132
£66,8490 / 22
2022
£61,402
£30,3280 / 35
2021
£98,693
£54,6850 / 30

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Frequently asked questions about Great Western (svr) Association

What does Great Western (svr) Association do?

Preservation and restoration of historic carriages and locomotives of the Great Wesrn Railway origin for operation and educational value based on the Severn Valley Line in Worcestershire.

How much income did Great Western (svr) Association report in 2025?

Great Western (svr) Association reported total income of £81k and reported expenditure of £79k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Great Western (svr) Association registered as a charity?

Great Western (svr) Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 1999 as charity number 1078718. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Great Western (svr) Association?

Great Western (svr) Association is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL HAYNES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Great Western (svr) Association operate?

Great Western (svr) Association operates across 2 areas: Shropshire and Worcestershire.

Is Great Western (svr) Association a registered charity?

Yes — Great Western (svr) Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078718.

Details

Address
1 ACACIA DRIVE
MELBOURNE
DERBY
DE73 8LT
Registration Date
22 December 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3964292
Charity Number
1078718

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Trustees

MICHAEL HAYNES Chair
BRIAN ARTHUR LOWE
COLIN RICHARD JENKINS
COLUMB WILLIAM HOWELL
DAVID ALFRED SMITH
DAVID WILLIAM MASSEY
GARETH PRICE
GRAHAM JOHN GARDENER
PAUL BENNETT
ROBERT MASSEY

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