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Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust

Also known as: Somerset and Dorset Railway Trackbed Trust, Midsomer Norton Station Project

Restoration of part of the Somerset & Dorset Railway, based on Midsomer Norton Station, as a working heritage railway and museum.

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Activities & Mission

Restoration of part of the Somerset & Dorset Railway, based on Midsomer Norton Station, as a working heritage railway and museum.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£665,804
Latest Expenditure
£588,366

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 2% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 0.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 89% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £599,970
Charitable Activities £24,784
Other Trading £0
Investments £12,551
Other Income £28,499

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £0
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £588,366

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£665,804
£588,366£0£1,470,234£00 / 50
2024
£126,660
£51,1480 / 50
2023
£105,750
£85,8790 / 50
2022
£114,415
£75,1410 / 45
2021
£106,759
£81,1780 / 55

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust

What does Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust do?

Restoration of part of the Somerset & Dorset Railway, based on Midsomer Norton Station, as a working heritage railway and museum.

How much income did Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust report in 2025?

Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust reported total income of £666k and reported expenditure of £588k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust?

Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust registered as a charity?

Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 April 1995 as charity number 1045547. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust?

Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN LACEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust operate?

Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust operates across 2 areas: Bath And North East Somerset and Somerset.

Is Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Somerset And Dorset Railway Heritage Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1045547.

Details

Address
12 DEVERELL CLOSE
BRADFORD-ON-AVON
BA15 1UY
Registration Date
5 April 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1045547
Charity Number
1045547

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Trustees

STEPHEN LACEY Chair
Barrie Papworth
Brian Litherland
Christopher Ruddick
JOHN RONALD BAXTER
Joseph Cosgrave
Malcolm Barton
PHILIP HOWARD JONES
Roger Burfitt

Sectors & Classifications

Heritage

Also Known As

  • Somerset and Dorset Railway Trackbed Trust
  • Midsomer Norton Station Project

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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