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Llangollen Railway Trust Limited

Also known as: The Llangollen Railway

To support the restoration and preservation of the heritage of Llangollen Railway for the benefit of the public.

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Activities & Mission

To support the restoration and preservation of the heritage of Llangollen Railway for the benefit of the public.

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

Denbighshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,497,081
Latest Expenditure
£1,703,675

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 44.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 19% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 39.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 82.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £90,732
Charitable Activities £1,369,510
Other Trading £33,260
Investments £3,579
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £671,219
Raising Funds £1,032,456
Governance £367,787
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,497,081
£1,703,675£671,219£2,404,685£936,68123 / 250
2023
£1,327,546
£1,580,340£1,577,925£2,611,279£330,00020 / 250
2022
£1,246,437
£1,201,994£1,200,635£2,864,073£852,65218 / 347
2021
£1,115,915
£483,512£263,047£2,819,630£724,3255 / 347
2020
£468,965
£476,2170 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Llangollen Railway Trust Limited

What does Llangollen Railway Trust Limited do?

To support the restoration and preservation of the heritage of Llangollen Railway for the benefit of the public.

How much income did Llangollen Railway Trust Limited report in 2024?

Llangollen Railway Trust Limited reported total income of £1.50m and reported expenditure of £1.70m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Llangollen Railway Trust Limited?

Llangollen Railway Trust Limited has a program ratio of 44.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Llangollen Railway Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Llangollen Railway Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 1995 as charity number 1046614. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Llangollen Railway Trust Limited?

Llangollen Railway Trust Limited 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 Llangollen Railway Trust Limited operate?

Llangollen Railway Trust Limited operates in Denbighshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Llangollen Railway Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Llangollen Railway Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1046614.

Details

Address
THE STATION
ABBEY ROAD
LLANGOLLEN
DENBIGHSHIRE
LL20 8SN
Registration Date
22 May 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1046614
Charity Number
1046614

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Trustees

IAN ANDREW LEBBON
Paul Llewellyn Aston
Peter Read Brewer
Robert John Creasey
Ronald Thomas Eric Carter

Sectors & Classifications

Heritage

Also Known As

  • The Llangollen Railway

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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