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Midland Railway Trust Limited

Also known as: The Midland Railway Company Limited, Midland Railway - Butterley

Preservation of transport artifacts, particularily those relating to road and rail transport and the provision of train services to visitors.

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Activities & Mission

Preservation of transport artifacts, particularily those relating to road and rail transport and the provision of train services to visitors.

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
£508,654
Latest Expenditure
£512,696

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 69.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 69.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 28.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £79,721
Charitable Activities £343,795
Other Trading £85,138
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £353,853
Raising Funds £122,470
Governance £21,477
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £36,373

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
£508,654
£512,696£353,853£4,982,247£303,1244 / 544
2023
£555,408
£870,183£664,401£4,985,338£200,9634 / 541
2022
£453,699
£591,0200 / 98
2021
£433,288
£490,4150 / 93
2020
£523,140
£550,958£337,566£3,434,638£228,12313 / 225

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Midland Railway Trust Limited

What does Midland Railway Trust Limited do?

Preservation of transport artifacts, particularily those relating to road and rail transport and the provision of train services to visitors.

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

Midland Railway Trust Limited reported total income of £509k and reported expenditure of £513k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Midland Railway Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Midland Railway Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 1973 as charity number 502278. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs Midland Railway Trust Limited?

Midland 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 Midland Railway Trust Limited operate?

Midland Railway Trust Limited operates in Derbyshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Midland Railway Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Midland Railway Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 502278.

Details

Address
Midland Railway Trust Ltd
Butterley Station
RIPLEY
Derbyshire
DE5 3QZ
Registration Date
22 March 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
502278
Charity Number
502278

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Trustees

Adam James Asling
Cameron George Johnson
Craig Buxton
Nicola Jayne Forster
Richard John Ward

Also Known As

  • The Midland Railway Company Limited
  • Midland Railway - Butterley

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14 May 2026
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