South West Main Line Steam Company
Also known as: Yeovil Country Railway, Yeovil Railway Centre
Maintain and operate a Railway Centre at Yeovil Junction including facilities to assist with running main line steam trains. Public open days using resident steam engine arranged and designed to educate. Visitor Centre developed in an 1864 built Transfer Shed. Activities continue to improve and extend our work.
Activities & Mission
Maintain and operate a Railway Centre at Yeovil Junction including facilities to assist with running main line steam trains. Public open days using resident steam engine arranged and designed to educate. Visitor Centre developed in an 1864 built Transfer Shed. Activities continue to improve and extend our work.
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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £121,089 | £90,668 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2024 | £126,094 | £110,080 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2023 | £114,174 | £77,018 | 0 / 55 | |||
| 2022 | £81,665 | £80,203 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £43,780 | £37,649 | 0 / 35 |
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Frequently asked questions about South West Main Line Steam Company
What does South West Main Line Steam Company do?
Maintain and operate a Railway Centre at Yeovil Junction including facilities to assist with running main line steam trains. Public open days using resident steam engine arranged and designed to educate. Visitor Centre developed in an 1864 built Transfer Shed. Activities continue to improve and extend our work.
How much income did South West Main Line Steam Company report in 2025?
South West Main Line Steam Company reported total income of £121k and reported expenditure of £91k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was South West Main Line Steam Company registered as a charity?
South West Main Line Steam Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 January 1995 as charity number 1043581. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs South West Main Line Steam Company?
South West Main Line Steam Company is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Harrison Gould. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does South West Main Line Steam Company operate?
South West Main Line Steam Company operates across 2 areas: Dorset and Somerset.
Is South West Main Line Steam Company a registered charity?
Yes — South West Main Line Steam Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1043581.
Details
YEOVIL JUNCTION STATION
STOFORD
YEOVIL
SOMERSET
BA22 9UU
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Also Known As
- Yeovil Country Railway
- Yeovil Railway Centre
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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