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The Exeter West Group

The group owns and maintains a large mechanical signal box from Exeter St. David's station. Fully restored to working order, the signal box is open to the public on a regular basis at the Crewe Heritage Centre.

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Activities & Mission

The group owns and maintains a large mechanical signal box from Exeter St. David's station. Fully restored to working order, the signal box is open to the public on a regular basis at the Crewe Heritage Centre.

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
£4,568
Latest Expenditure
£3,802

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 83.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 83.2%
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 2022.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2022
£29,698
£4,4200 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Exeter West Group

What does The Exeter West Group do?

The group owns and maintains a large mechanical signal box from Exeter St. David's station. Fully restored to working order, the signal box is open to the public on a regular basis at the Crewe Heritage Centre.

How much income did The Exeter West Group report in 2022?

The Exeter West Group reported total income of £30k and reported expenditure of £4k for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Exeter West Group registered as a charity?

The Exeter West Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 1983 as charity number 514548. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs The Exeter West Group?

The Exeter West Group is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL RATCLIFF. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Exeter West Group operate?

The Exeter West Group operates in Cheshire East, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Exeter West Group a registered charity?

Yes — The Exeter West Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 514548.

Details

Address
Winterbourne House
Caradoc Drive
Church Stretton
SY6 7AG
Registration Date
24 November 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
514548
Charity Number
514548

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Trustees

MICHAEL RATCLIFF Chair
Andy Law
DAVE EVANS
David Thomas
RAOUL BEAMAN
Rupert Simon Nicholas Dyer
SIMON BARBER
STEVE TULL
Also governs 1 other charity
Tony Thurgar

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