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South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society

Also known as: South Tynedale Railway

Preservation, maintenance, operation and display of narrow-gauge railway locomotives, rolling stock and associated equipment.

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Activities & Mission

Preservation, maintenance, operation and display of narrow-gauge railway locomotives, rolling stock and associated equipment.

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
£297,236
Latest Expenditure
£202,535

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 68.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 68.1%
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
£297,236
£202,5350 / 82
2024
£183,985
£237,5980 / 76
2023
£150,547
£159,7190 / 73
2022
£136,923
£281,5250 / 76
2021
£163,918
£428,6440 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society

What does South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society do?

Preservation, maintenance, operation and display of narrow-gauge railway locomotives, rolling stock and associated equipment.

How much income did South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society report in 2025?

South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society reported total income of £297k and reported expenditure of £203k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society registered as a charity?

South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 February 1986 as charity number 514939. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society?

South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Howell Millward. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society operate?

South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society operates across 2 areas: Cumbria and Northumberland.

Is South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society a registered charity?

Yes — South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 514939.

Details

Address
South Tynedale Railway Ltd
The Railway Station
ALSTON
CA9 3JB
Registration Date
10 February 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
514939
Charity Number
514939

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Trustees

Ian Howell Millward Chair
Alan Douglas Patterson
Andrew Walter Tomlinson
DAVID GRANATH
David John Smith
Francis John Shaw
Kevin Bernard Simon Malone
Michael John Potts
Natalie Ann Tomlinson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • South Tynedale Railway

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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