The David Clarke Railway Trust
Also known as: Great Central Railway Trust
The trust was established to contribute to the education of the public in railway transportation systems e.g. the preservation and operation of locomotives, rolling stock, signalling systems, buildings and the production of educational material and the promotion of events. The trust will continue to focus its attention particularly on the Great Central Railway and groups based there.
Activities & Mission
The trust was established to contribute to the education of the public in railway transportation systems e.g. the preservation and operation of locomotives, rolling stock, signalling systems, buildings and the production of educational material and the promotion of events. The trust will continue to focus its attention particularly on the Great Central Railway and groups based there.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 56% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — The Keith Robey Charitable Trust (organisation 327341)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,603,439 | £894,980 | £885,061 | £5,339,839 | £1,494,303 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,961,730 | £2,023,977 | £2,013,360 | £4,930,054 | £1,883,043 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,035,627 | £909,358 | £899,509 | £5,205,648 | £2,784,636 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,939,032 | £196,441 | £187,611 | £5,053,417 | £3,148,797 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £880,753 | £949,739 | £941,359 | £3,444,903 | £2,237,004 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The David Clarke Railway Trust
What does The David Clarke Railway Trust do?
The trust was established to contribute to the education of the public in railway transportation systems e.g. the preservation and operation of locomotives, rolling stock, signalling systems, buildings and the production of educational material and the promotion of events. The trust will continue to focus its attention particularly on the Great Central Railway and groups based there.
How much income did The David Clarke Railway Trust report in 2024?
The David Clarke Railway Trust reported total income of £1.60m and reported expenditure of £895k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The David Clarke Railway Trust?
The David Clarke Railway Trust has a program ratio of 55.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The David Clarke Railway Trust registered as a charity?
The David Clarke Railway Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 2004 as charity number 1104839. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs The David Clarke Railway Trust?
The David Clarke Railway Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is CLIVE IAN BAINES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The David Clarke Railway Trust operate?
The David Clarke Railway Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The David Clarke Railway Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The David Clarke Railway Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104839.
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated