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Sittingbourne And Kemsley Light Railway Limited

Also known as: Sittingbourne's Steam Railway

Preservation and operation of narrow gauge steam railway which operated between to paper mills in Sittingbourne, Kent

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Activities & Mission

Preservation and operation of narrow gauge steam railway which operated between to paper mills in Sittingbourne, Kent

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
£187,789
Latest Expenditure
£126,676

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 67.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 67.5%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£187,789
£126,6760 / 50
2023
£107,074
£116,0650 / 50
2022
£88,759
£78,8930 / 60
2021
£90,505
£90,9090 / 60
2020
£76,783
£78,3070 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sittingbourne And Kemsley Light Railway Limited

What does Sittingbourne And Kemsley Light Railway Limited do?

Preservation and operation of narrow gauge steam railway which operated between to paper mills in Sittingbourne, Kent

How much income did Sittingbourne And Kemsley Light Railway Limited report in 2024?

Sittingbourne And Kemsley Light Railway Limited reported total income of £188k and reported expenditure of £127k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sittingbourne And Kemsley Light Railway Limited registered as a charity?

Sittingbourne And Kemsley Light Railway Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 July 1996 as charity number 1057079. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Sittingbourne And Kemsley Light Railway Limited?

Sittingbourne And Kemsley Light Railway Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elizabeth Margaret Fuller. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sittingbourne And Kemsley Light Railway Limited operate?

Sittingbourne And Kemsley Light Railway Limited operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sittingbourne And Kemsley Light Railway Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Sittingbourne And Kemsley Light Railway Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1057079.

Details

Address
51 RUSSELL DRIVE
WHITSTABLE
CT5 2RG
Website
www.sklr.net
Registration Date
25 July 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1057079
Charity Number
1057079

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Trustees

Elizabeth Margaret Fuller Chair
DAVID PRITCHARD
Dr Paul Andrew Williams
JOHN FULLER
PAUL BEST

Also Known As

  • Sittingbourne's Steam Railway

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30 July 2026
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