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Industrial Railway Society

The publication of books, magazines and newsletters on all aspects of industrial railways and locomotives.The provision of a comprehensive archive consisting of books, drawings, photographs, maps etc covering all aspects of industrial railways and locomotives.Visits to industrial railway sites.The dissemination of historical information about industrial railways and locomotives

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Activities & Mission

The publication of books, magazines and newsletters on all aspects of industrial railways and locomotives.The provision of a comprehensive archive consisting of books, drawings, photographs, maps etc covering all aspects of industrial railways and locomotives.Visits to industrial railway sites.The dissemination of historical information about industrial railways and locomotives

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
£90,267
Latest Expenditure
£88,933

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.5%
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
£90,267
£88,9330 / 10
2024
£124,988
£97,8020 / 20
2023
£85,582
£85,6050 / 20
2022
£49,026
£74,1090 / 20
2021
£84,067
£79,3100 / 75

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Industrial Railway Society

What does Industrial Railway Society do?

The publication of books, magazines and newsletters on all aspects of industrial railways and locomotives.The provision of a comprehensive archive consisting of books, drawings, photographs, maps etc covering all aspects of industrial railways and locomotives.Visits to industrial railway sites.The dissemination of historical information about industrial railways and locomotives

How much income did Industrial Railway Society report in 2025?

Industrial Railway Society reported total income of £90k and reported expenditure of £89k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Industrial Railway Society registered as a charity?

Industrial Railway Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 March 2018 as charity number 1177413. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Industrial Railway Society?

Industrial Railway Society is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN ROBERT BENDALL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Industrial Railway Society operate?

Industrial Railway Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Industrial Railway Society a registered charity?

Yes — Industrial Railway Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177413.

Details

Address
16 Whitborn Close
MALVERN
Worcestershire
WR14 2SP
Registration Date
5 March 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5113593
Charity Number
1177413

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Trustees

IAN ROBERT BENDALL Chair
ANDREW CHARLES SMITH
Clifford Harry Shepherd
Colin Paul Billinghurst
Dr John Nicholas Middleton
HUW WILLIAMS
MARK RICHARD HAMBLY
Also governs 2 other charities
Robert Edgar Turner

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