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Tarka Valley Railway

Rebuilding the railway from Torrington towards Bideford in Devon.Educating people about the transport and economic history of the area.

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Activities & Mission

Rebuilding the railway from Torrington towards Bideford in Devon.Educating people about the transport and economic history of the area.

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
£34,804
Latest Expenditure
£17,539

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 50.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 50.4%
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
£34,804
£17,5390 / 43
2024
£48,961
£65,8670 / 45
2023
£53,325
£27,8500 / 40
2022
£41,180
£41,7130 / 38
2021
£59,838
£43,4570 / 33

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Frequently asked questions about Tarka Valley Railway

What does Tarka Valley Railway do?

Rebuilding the railway from Torrington towards Bideford in Devon.Educating people about the transport and economic history of the area.

How much income did Tarka Valley Railway report in 2025?

Tarka Valley Railway reported total income of £35k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Tarka Valley Railway registered as a charity?

Tarka Valley Railway was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 July 2015 as charity number 1162632. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Tarka Valley Railway?

Tarka Valley Railway is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Tarka Valley Railway operate?

Tarka Valley Railway operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Tarka Valley Railway a registered charity?

Yes — Tarka Valley Railway is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162632.

Details

Address
Silver Mist
Pump Lane
Abbotsham
Bideford
EX39 5AZ
Registration Date
13 July 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5053551
Charity Number
1162632

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Trustees

Bruce Ashley-Martin
David Lambert
DOUGLAS MICHAEL SMITH
Also governs 1 other charity
JAN WELCH
MARTIN WILSON
Michael John Ellis
Also governs 1 other charity
Ralph Chapman

Sectors & Classifications

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