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Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association

Also known as: Littlehampton Miniature Railway

The Principal objective of the Trust is to preserve and operate the historic miniature railway which runs along the seafront at Littlehampton in West Sussex and to develop the heritage centre attached thereto for the benefit and education of future generations.

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Activities & Mission

The Principal objective of the Trust is to preserve and operate the historic miniature railway which runs along the seafront at Littlehampton in West Sussex and to develop the heritage centre attached thereto for the benefit and education of future generations.

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
£50,725
Latest Expenditure
£43,243

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 85.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 85.2%
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
£50,725
£43,2430 / 25
2024
£53,261
£55,8440 / 30
2023
£47,365
£28,8890 / 20
2022
£56,485
£32,4450 / 20
2021
£34,067
£12,5270 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association

What does Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association do?

The Principal objective of the Trust is to preserve and operate the historic miniature railway which runs along the seafront at Littlehampton in West Sussex and to develop the heritage centre attached thereto for the benefit and education of future generations.

How much income did Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association report in 2025?

Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association reported total income of £51k and reported expenditure of £43k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association registered as a charity?

Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 May 2017 as charity number 1172852. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association?

Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association operate?

Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association a registered charity?

Yes — Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172852.

Details

Address
THE ENGINE SHED
MEWSBROOK PARK
HENDON AVENUE
LITTLEHAMPTON
WEST SUSSEX
BN16 2LX
Registration Date
3 May 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5097054
Charity Number
1172852

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Trustees

David Terence Harris
Robert Ward
Samuel Kristian Shanks
Steve Hill
Thomas Sanders

Also Known As

  • Littlehampton Miniature Railway

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30 July 2026
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