Swindon And Cricklade Railway
Also known as: Swindon and Cricklade Railway Society, Sacr
A railway preservation trust. Preserving part of the Former Midland & South Western Junction Railway. Using appropriate locomotives and rolling stock.
Activities & Mission
A railway preservation trust. Preserving part of the Former Midland & South Western Junction Railway. Using appropriate locomotives and rolling stock.
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
Higher than 19% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £300,974 | £230,292 | 0 / 295 | |||
| 2024 | £946,387 | £258,119 | £258,119 | £2,037,335 | £1,256,246 | 0 / 295 |
| 2023 | £249,841 | £187,496 | 0 / 295 | |||
| 2022 | £228,871 | £127,493 | 0 / 295 | |||
| 2021 | £112,291 | £81,383 | 0 / 280 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Swindon And Cricklade Railway
What does Swindon And Cricklade Railway do?
A railway preservation trust. Preserving part of the Former Midland & South Western Junction Railway. Using appropriate locomotives and rolling stock.
How much income did Swindon And Cricklade Railway report in 2025?
Swindon And Cricklade Railway reported total income of £301k and reported expenditure of £230k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Swindon And Cricklade Railway?
Swindon And Cricklade Railway has a program ratio of 27.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Swindon And Cricklade Railway registered as a charity?
Swindon And Cricklade Railway was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 1998 as charity number 1067447. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Swindon And Cricklade Railway?
Swindon And Cricklade Railway is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Swindon And Cricklade Railway operate?
Swindon And Cricklade Railway operates across 2 areas: Swindon and Wiltshire.
Is Swindon And Cricklade Railway a registered charity?
Yes — Swindon And Cricklade Railway is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1067447.
Details
Blunsdon Station
Tadpole Lane
Blunsdon
SWINDON
SN25 2DA
Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Swindon and Cricklade Railway Society
- Sacr
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated