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Market Deeping Model Railway Club

The club builds model railways, largely for display purposes. Its layouts are available for charities to raise funds. Layout building enables skill transfer for the many aspects of model making, including woodwork, electric circuitry, analogue and digital propulsion control, detailed model and scenic construction. Heritage displays are mounted as well as regular contributions to major exhibitions.

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Activities & Mission

The club builds model railways, largely for display purposes. Its layouts are available for charities to raise funds. Layout building enables skill transfer for the many aspects of model making, including woodwork, electric circuitry, analogue and digital propulsion control, detailed model and scenic construction. Heritage displays are mounted as well as regular contributions to major exhibitions.

Grants

Market Deeping Model Railway Club makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£26,975
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£31,678
Latest Expenditure
£26,975

Financial Efficiency

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.

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
2025
£31,678
£26,9750 / 250
2024
£32,447
£22,5100 / 90
2023
£46,029
£56,2470 / 40
2022
£44,440
£133,7090 / 20
2021
£3,248
£13,1710 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Market Deeping Model Railway Club

What does Market Deeping Model Railway Club do?

The club builds model railways, largely for display purposes. Its layouts are available for charities to raise funds. Layout building enables skill transfer for the many aspects of model making, including woodwork, electric circuitry, analogue and digital propulsion control, detailed model and scenic construction. Heritage displays are mounted as well as regular contributions to major exhibitions.

How much income did Market Deeping Model Railway Club report in 2025?

Market Deeping Model Railway Club reported total income of £32k and reported expenditure of £27k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Market Deeping Model Railway Club registered as a charity?

Market Deeping Model Railway Club was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 2020 as charity number 1187779. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Market Deeping Model Railway Club?

Market Deeping Model Railway Club is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Martin Glyn Reynolds. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Market Deeping Model Railway Club operate?

Market Deeping Model Railway Club operates across 6 areas, including Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Market Deeping Model Railway Club a registered charity?

Yes — Market Deeping Model Railway Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187779.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
6 February 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5155712
Charity Number
1187779

Trustees

Martin Glyn Reynolds Chair
Aileen Joan Frisby
Alan Geoffrey Hancock
Brian Michael Driscoll
David Thomas Ashwood
Iain Christopher Reeves
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter Davies
Peter Duncan Wood

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