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Halesworth To Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO

the CIO will record and preserve the Railway, its infrastructure and civil engineering, and trackbed and reinstate as much of the Railway as possible to provide a family-friendly heritage railway and attraction for the public benefit and the local community. It will preserve the Railway through a variety of activities.

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Activities & Mission

the CIO will record and preserve the Railway, its infrastructure and civil engineering, and trackbed and reinstate as much of the Railway as possible to provide a family-friendly heritage railway and attraction for the public benefit and the local community. It will preserve the Railway through a variety of activities.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£19,555
Latest Expenditure
£18,055

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 92.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 92.3%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£19,555
£18,0550 / 8
2024
£23,359
£12,5040 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Halesworth To Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO

What does Halesworth To Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO do?

the CIO will record and preserve the Railway, its infrastructure and civil engineering, and trackbed and reinstate as much of the Railway as possible to provide a family-friendly heritage railway and attraction for the public benefit and the local community. It will preserve the Railway through a variety of activities.

How much income did Halesworth To Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO report in 2025?

Halesworth To Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Halesworth To Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO registered as a charity?

Halesworth To Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 2023 as charity number 1202621. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Halesworth To Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO?

Halesworth To Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kenneth John Ledran Penrose. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Halesworth To Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO operate?

Halesworth To Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Halesworth To Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Halesworth To Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202621.

Details

Address
59F THOROUGHFARE
HALESWORTH
IP19 8AR
Registration Date
4 April 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5211151
Charity Number
1202621

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Trustees

Kenneth John Ledran Penrose Chair
Ian McKie Reed
James Paul Sebastian Hewett
Michael Charles Kendall
Neal John Davis JP
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen William Daine

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