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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society Limited

Also known as: Kwvr

The core activities of the railway is operating public train services on all weekends during the year and on weekdays during school holidays and a shoulder summer season. In addition the railway offers supporting activities to both generate additional funds and offer the public opportunities to experience different aspects of the railway.

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Activities & Mission

The core activities of the railway is operating public train services on all weekends during the year and on weekdays during school holidays and a shoulder summer season. In addition the railway offers supporting activities to both generate additional funds and offer the public opportunities to experience different aspects of the railway.

Grants

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society Limited makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£250,000
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£4,215,638
Latest Expenditure
£4,415,337

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 75.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 25.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £734,874
Charitable Activities £2,267,043
Other Trading £1,187,254
Investments £26,467
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,322,589
Raising Funds £1,029,160
Governance £72,688
Grants to Institutions £250,000
Other Expenditure £63,588

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
£4,215,638
£4,415,337£3,322,589£5,829,752£5,829,75261 / 737
2024
£4,238,546
£3,685,726£2,815,196£6,007,101£6,007,10121 / 726
2023
£3,448,459
£3,149,627£2,744,790£5,429,236£5,423,54423 / 650
2022
£2,494,098
£2,358,717£2,012,195£5,130,404£1,002,58116 / 700
2021
£2,237,446
£1,867,431£1,623,798£5,003,161£5,003,16113 / 700

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society Limited

What does Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society Limited do?

The core activities of the railway is operating public train services on all weekends during the year and on weekdays during school holidays and a shoulder summer season. In addition the railway offers supporting activities to both generate additional funds and offer the public opportunities to experience different aspects of the railway.

How much income did Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society Limited report in 2025?

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society Limited reported total income of £4.22m and reported expenditure of £4.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society Limited registered as a charity?

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 July 2010 as charity number 1136853. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society Limited?

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Matthew John Stroh. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society Limited operate?

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society Limited operates in Bradford City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136853.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 July 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5009497
Charity Number
1136853

Trustees

Dr Matthew John Stroh Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Andrew Brown
David Pearson
John Hinchcliffe
Also governs 1 other charity
Kieran Pilsworth
MICHAEL TARRAN
Nicholas Bennett
Oliver Harrison
Ruth Wilson
Steve Daly
Thomas Ruddock

Also Known As

  • Kwvr

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