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leiston works railway trust

The charity supports the general public. Leiston Works Railway Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Suffolk and operates in Suffolk.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust will advance the public education about the old railway line of the Garrett engineering works in Leiston by restoring and preserving part of line and running railway vehicles drawn by horses or locomotives, including the historic steam shunting locomotive "Sirapite". The trust will have open days providing demonstrations, activities and written, graphic and oral information.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,251
Latest Expenditure
£8,141

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 130.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 130.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023£13,770£9,5580 / 15
2022£13,634£9,0440 / 12
2020£15,156£3,1160 / 14

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers