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The Isle Of Wight Railway Company Limited

Also known as: Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Operates a 5 mile heritage steam railway on a part of the former Ryde to Newport railway line.

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Activities & Mission

Operates a 5 mile heritage steam railway on a part of the former Ryde to Newport railway line.

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
£3,259,994
Latest Expenditure
£3,103,261

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 48.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 50.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 50.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £587,827
Charitable Activities £1,344,318
Other Trading £1,258,365
Investments £58,557
Other Income £10,927

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,572,391
Raising Funds £1,530,870
Governance £31,855
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,259,994
£3,103,261£1,572,391£5,829,116£1,088,31143 / 430
2023
£3,161,268
£2,741,577£1,449,970£5,672,383£1,291,34942 / 430
2022
£2,681,873
£2,373,607£1,273,618£5,252,692£1,339,87345 / 420
2021
£2,564,838
£1,969,144£987,094£4,888,345£1,303,45744 / 400
2020
£1,463,691
£1,529,292£923,648£4,293,594£771,19835 / 400

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Isle Of Wight Railway Company Limited

What does The Isle Of Wight Railway Company Limited do?

Operates a 5 mile heritage steam railway on a part of the former Ryde to Newport railway line.

How much income did The Isle Of Wight Railway Company Limited report in 2024?

The Isle Of Wight Railway Company Limited reported total income of £3.26m and reported expenditure of £3.10m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Isle Of Wight Railway Company Limited registered as a charity?

The Isle Of Wight Railway Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 1981 as charity number 280918. It has been registered for 45 years.

Who runs The Isle Of Wight Railway Company Limited?

The Isle Of Wight Railway Company Limited is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER TAYLOR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Isle Of Wight Railway Company Limited operate?

The Isle Of Wight Railway Company Limited operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Isle Of Wight Railway Company Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Isle Of Wight Railway Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280918.

Details

Address
ISLE OF WIGHT RAILWAY CO LTD
THE RAILWAY STATION
STATION ROAD
HAVENSTREET
RYDE
PO33 4DS
Registration Date
13 November 1981
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
280918
Charity Number
280918

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Trustees

PETER TAYLOR Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Edward Charles Day
Gary Peverley
Graham Michael Deegan
Isaac Matthew Farnbank
John Denis Woodhams
Kenneth Laird
MALCOLM HYATT SMITH
Mark Ian Flynn
Michelle Joy Pardington
NICK FELTON
STEPHEN MICHAEL OATES
Also governs 1 other charity
STUART DUDDY
Ton Barry

Also Known As

  • Isle of Wight Steam Railway

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14 May 2026
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