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The Kent And East Sussex Railway Company Limited

Also known as: The Tenterden Railway Company Limited

The company operates a heritage railway in pursuit of its charitable objectives.

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Activities & Mission

The company operates a heritage railway in pursuit of its charitable objectives.

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
£2,566,901
Latest Expenditure
£2,691,625

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 82.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 17.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £276,693
Charitable Activities £1,468,694
Other Trading £820,958
Investments £556
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,221,882
Raising Funds £469,743
Governance £0
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
£2,566,901
£2,691,625£2,221,882£3,023,249£1,385,71448 / 600
2023
£2,521,044
£2,563,634£2,120,481£3,154,680£1,417,61043 / 686
2022
£2,018,752
£2,403,625£2,053,503£3,197,390£1,559,05927 / 550
2021
£1,586,865
£1,513,769£1,331,132£3,582,269£1,314,61321 / 550
2020
£1,750,167
£1,695,150£1,435,664£3,042,975£1,445,48326 / 450

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Kent And East Sussex Railway Company Limited

What does The Kent And East Sussex Railway Company Limited do?

The company operates a heritage railway in pursuit of its charitable objectives.

How much income did The Kent And East Sussex Railway Company Limited report in 2024?

The Kent And East Sussex Railway Company Limited reported total income of £2.57m and reported expenditure of £2.69m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Kent And East Sussex Railway Company Limited registered as a charity?

The Kent And East Sussex Railway Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 1971 as charity number 262481. It has been registered for 55 years.

Who runs The Kent And East Sussex Railway Company Limited?

The Kent And East Sussex Railway Company Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Kent And East Sussex Railway Company Limited operate?

The Kent And East Sussex Railway Company Limited operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and Kent.

Is The Kent And East Sussex Railway Company Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Kent And East Sussex Railway Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262481.

Details

Address
KENT & EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY
TENTERDEN TOWN STATION
STATION ROAD
TENTERDEN
TN30 6HE
Registration Date
19 May 1971
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
262481
Charity Number
262481

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Trustees

Derrick Bilsby
IAN CAMPBELL LEGG
Julie Wilkinson
Matthew John Hyner
Also governs 1 other charity
Neil Duncan Sime
Paul Edward Vidler
Also governs 1 other charity
Robin Moira White
SIMON ANDREW MARSH

Also Known As

  • The Tenterden Railway Company Limited

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