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South Devon Railway Trust

Also known as: Dumbleton Hall Locomotive Limited

Operates a heritage railway between Buckfastleigh and Totnes (Riverside) in the manner of the former Great Western Railway and British Railways Western Region with reference to a period ending in the mid nineteen sixties.

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Activities & Mission

Operates a heritage railway between Buckfastleigh and Totnes (Riverside) in the manner of the former Great Western Railway and British Railways Western Region with reference to a period ending in the mid nineteen sixties.

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
£94,330
Latest Expenditure
£241,369

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £576,365
Charitable Activities £80,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £29
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £427,507
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,510
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £6,510

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
£94,330
£241,3690 / 500
2023
£103,204
£241,2800 / 500
2022
£95,875
£140,6380 / 600
2021
£656,394
£434,017£427,507£3,394,280£257,8000 / 600
2020
£950,273
£906,733£762,233£3,171,903£257,8008 / 525

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about South Devon Railway Trust

What does South Devon Railway Trust do?

Operates a heritage railway between Buckfastleigh and Totnes (Riverside) in the manner of the former Great Western Railway and British Railways Western Region with reference to a period ending in the mid nineteen sixties.

How much income did South Devon Railway Trust report in 2024?

South Devon Railway Trust reported total income of £94k and reported expenditure of £241k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was South Devon Railway Trust registered as a charity?

South Devon Railway Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1988 as charity number 800299. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs South Devon Railway Trust?

South Devon Railway Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JON MORTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does South Devon Railway Trust operate?

South Devon Railway Trust operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is South Devon Railway Trust a registered charity?

Yes — South Devon Railway Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800299.

Details

Address
SOUTH DEVON RAILWAY TRUST
THE STATION
DART BRIDGE ROAD
BUCKFASTLEIGH
TQ11 0DZ
Registration Date
8 November 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
800299
Charity Number
800299

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Trustees

JON MORTON Chair
Alan Lindsay Taylor
ALLAN RICHARD CASH
Graham Hooper RIBA
Michael Wall

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Dumbleton Hall Locomotive Limited

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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