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Railworld

Also known as: Museum of World Railways

Railworld operates as a visitor attraction - Our aim to Entertain and Educate about Sustainable Transport,Co2 Emissions.Volunteers of all ages and creeds have built Model and Garden Railways, and the habitat creative Wildlife Haven - Helping to emphasise the important links between Our Man-Made World and Our Natural World. Our Education Centre shows informative, entertaining films.

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Activities & Mission

Railworld operates as a visitor attraction - Our aim to Entertain and Educate about Sustainable Transport,Co2 Emissions.Volunteers of all ages and creeds have built Model and Garden Railways, and the habitat creative Wildlife Haven - Helping to emphasise the important links between Our Man-Made World and Our Natural World. Our Education Centre shows informative, entertaining films.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£71,183
Latest Expenditure
£105,971

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 148.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 148.9%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£71,183
£105,9710 / 200
2024
£93,823
£67,7840 / 200
2023
£80,897
£66,5310 / 200
2022
£103,833
£62,3680 / 200
2021
£69,098
£59,8470 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Railworld

What does Railworld do?

Railworld operates as a visitor attraction - Our aim to Entertain and Educate about Sustainable Transport,Co2 Emissions.Volunteers of all ages and creeds have built Model and Garden Railways, and the habitat creative Wildlife Haven - Helping to emphasise the important links between Our Man-Made World and Our Natural World. Our Education Centre shows informative, entertaining films.

How much income did Railworld report in 2025?

Railworld reported total income of £71k and reported expenditure of £106k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Railworld registered as a charity?

Railworld was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 1985 as charity number 291515. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs Railworld?

Railworld is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is BRIAN PEARCE MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Railworld operate?

Railworld operates in Peterborough City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Railworld a registered charity?

Yes — Railworld is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 291515.

Details

Address
RAILWORLD
OUNDLE ROAD
PETERBOROUGH
PE2 9NR
Registration Date
11 April 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
291515
Charity Number
291515

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Trustees

BRIAN PEARCE MBE Chair
Barry Pennill
Bernard Wilfred Tyson
DEAN JOHNSON
Philip Marshall
Also governs 1 other charity
Simon Kelsall

Also Known As

  • Museum of World Railways

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14 May 2026
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