Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust

RVRHT makes grants towards the reconstruction of the historic trackbed and structures on Col Stephens' Light Railway between Robertsbridge and Bodiam in Sussex

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Activities & Mission

RVRHT makes grants towards the reconstruction of the historic trackbed and structures on Col Stephens' Light Railway between Robertsbridge and Bodiam in Sussex

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

East Sussex Kent

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,258,676

Latest Expenditure

£184,997

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 8.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 44% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,205,476

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £2,008

Investments £51,192

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £184,997

Raising Funds £0

Governance £7,920

Grants to Institutions £0

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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,258,676	£184,997	£184,997	£9,119,891	£3,189,756	0 / 40
2023	£2,172,759	£160,466	£160,466	£7,046,633	£2,187,639	0 / 30
2022	£29,160	£146,316				0 / 30
2021	£939,943	£128,307	£128,307	£5,151,496	£5,044,906	0 / 30
2020	£754,655	£174,177	£174,177	£4,339,860	£4,271,656	0 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust

What does Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust do?

RVRHT makes grants towards the reconstruction of the historic trackbed and structures on Col Stephens' Light Railway between Robertsbridge and Bodiam in Sussex

How much income did Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust report in 2024?

Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust reported total income of £2.26m and reported expenditure of £185k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust?

Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust has a program ratio of 8.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust registered as a charity?

Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 2001 as charity number 1088452. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust?

Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust operate?

Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and Kent.

Is Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088452.