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Midland And Great Northern Joint Railway Society

Also known as: M&gn Society, The Poppy Line Trust

A professional charitable organisation, adding historical value to the knowledge of the general public about the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway and heritage railways in general, in a manner which is both educational and fun for the members and the general public.

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Activities & Mission

A professional charitable organisation, adding historical value to the knowledge of the general public about the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway and heritage railways in general, in a manner which is both educational and fun for the members and the general 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£304,536
Latest Expenditure
£585,946

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £337,280
Charitable Activities £186,633
Other Trading £10,901
Investments £46,187
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £437,805
Raising Funds £12,145
Governance £24,081
Grants to Institutions £13,001
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£304,536
£585,9460 / 81
2024
£581,001
£449,950£437,805£3,287,717£810,2480 / 104
2023
£314,514
£207,0230 / 153
2022
£321,361
£169,5750 / 121
2021
£276,515
£265,3680 / 118

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Frequently asked questions about Midland And Great Northern Joint Railway Society

What does Midland And Great Northern Joint Railway Society do?

A professional charitable organisation, adding historical value to the knowledge of the general public about the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway and heritage railways in general, in a manner which is both educational and fun for the members and the general public.

How much income did Midland And Great Northern Joint Railway Society report in 2025?

Midland And Great Northern Joint Railway Society reported total income of £305k and reported expenditure of £586k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Midland And Great Northern Joint Railway Society registered as a charity?

Midland And Great Northern Joint Railway Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 1997 as charity number 1063676. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Midland And Great Northern Joint Railway Society?

Midland And Great Northern Joint Railway Society is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Martin Robert Blee BFP ACA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Midland And Great Northern Joint Railway Society operate?

Midland And Great Northern Joint Railway Society operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Midland And Great Northern Joint Railway Society a registered charity?

Yes — Midland And Great Northern Joint Railway Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063676.

Details

Address
SHERINGHAM STATION
STATION APPROACH
SHERINGHAM
NORFOLK
NR26 8RA
Registration Date
30 July 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3073383
Charity Number
1063676

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Trustees

Martin Robert Blee BFP ACA Chair
David James Ballard
KEITH ROLAND ASHFORD
NIGEL ANTHONY SCARLETT
Stephen Brian Squires
Stephen Robert Allen
TONY DEWEY

Also Known As

  • M&gn Society
  • The Poppy Line Trust

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30 July 2026
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