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The Darlington Railway Preservation Society

Preservation of and restoration of railway locomotives and artefacts.

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Activities & Mission

Preservation of and restoration of railway locomotives and artefacts.

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
£20,896
Latest Expenditure
£14,085

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 67.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 67.4%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£20,896
£14,0850 / 15
2023
£25,905
£3,4870 / 15
2022
£34,564
£4,2890 / 15
2021
£31,783
£10,1970 / 15

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Frequently asked questions about The Darlington Railway Preservation Society

What does The Darlington Railway Preservation Society do?

Preservation of and restoration of railway locomotives and artefacts.

How much income did The Darlington Railway Preservation Society report in 2024?

The Darlington Railway Preservation Society reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Darlington Railway Preservation Society registered as a charity?

The Darlington Railway Preservation Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 1982 as charity number 512842. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs The Darlington Railway Preservation Society?

The Darlington Railway Preservation Society is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN BARRIE LAMB. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Darlington Railway Preservation Society operate?

The Darlington Railway Preservation Society operates in Darlington, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Darlington Railway Preservation Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Darlington Railway Preservation Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 512842.

Details

Address
The Hopetown
1861 Shed
129 Whessoe Road
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL3 0QT
Website
drps.uk
Registration Date
30 June 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
512842
Charity Number
512842

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Trustees

JOHN BARRIE LAMB Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Brian Kelsely
Mathew Graves

Sectors & Classifications

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14 May 2026
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