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.

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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.

Local Authority

Swindon Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£300,974

Latest Expenditure

£230,292

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 27.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £755,267

Charitable Activities £173,667

Other Trading £0

Investments £9,534

Other Income £7,919

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £258,119

Raising Funds £0

Governance £2,441

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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.

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.