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north dorset railway

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and the general public. North Dorset Railway is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Dorset and operates in Dorset.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Our volunteers are restoring Shillingstone Station on the old Somerset and Dorset Railway, with a section of the original line, to how it was in the 1950s/60s. Work includes the renovation of the station buildings, platforms and railway infrastructure, plus the restoration of heritage rolling stock. We have a small museum, shop and cafe, for the benefit of local residents, visitors and volunteers.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£136,247
Latest Expenditure
£97,797

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 71.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 71.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£136,247£97,7970 / 120
2023£125,791£113,5870 / 110
2022£96,547£78,4430 / 80
2021£114,357£55,3580 / 100
2020£413,464£69,3250 / 90

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers