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Merthyr Tydfil And District Model Engineering Society

We operate the Cyfarthfa Park Miniature Railway, which provides a lost cost attraction to low paid and employed people of Merthyr Tydfil and surrounding area

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Activities & Mission

We operate the Cyfarthfa Park Miniature Railway, which provides a lost cost attraction to low paid and employed people of Merthyr Tydfil and surrounding area

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
£18,928
Latest Expenditure
£20,533

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 108.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 108.5%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£18,928
£20,5330 / 26
2023
£19,108
£18,8210 / 24
2022
£10,823
£9,7270 / 24
2021
£10,823
£8,4710 / 18
2020
£11,435
£3,4220 / 27

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Merthyr Tydfil And District Model Engineering Society

What does Merthyr Tydfil And District Model Engineering Society do?

We operate the Cyfarthfa Park Miniature Railway, which provides a lost cost attraction to low paid and employed people of Merthyr Tydfil and surrounding area

How much income did Merthyr Tydfil And District Model Engineering Society report in 2024?

Merthyr Tydfil And District Model Engineering Society reported total income of £19k and reported expenditure of £21k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Merthyr Tydfil And District Model Engineering Society registered as a charity?

Merthyr Tydfil And District Model Engineering Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 2011 as charity number 1143264. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Merthyr Tydfil And District Model Engineering Society?

Merthyr Tydfil And District Model Engineering Society is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is DANIEL FRANCE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Merthyr Tydfil And District Model Engineering Society operate?

Merthyr Tydfil And District Model Engineering Society operates in Merthyr Tydfil, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Merthyr Tydfil And District Model Engineering Society a registered charity?

Yes — Merthyr Tydfil And District Model Engineering Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143264.

Details

Address
57 BRECON RISE
PANT
MERTHYR TYDFIL
CF48 2EE
Registration Date
5 August 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5012713
Charity Number
1143264

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Trustees

DANIEL FRANCE Chair
COLIN WOODLEY
Also governs 1 other charity
GARY HAINES

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14 May 2026
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