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The L&yr Society

Also known as: Lyrs, The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railwway Soc

The L&YR Society is an educational charity devoted to the dissemination of information about The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway throughout its 75 years of existance and beyond.

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Activities & Mission

The L&YR Society is an educational charity devoted to the dissemination of information about The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway throughout its 75 years of existance and beyond.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£56,188
Latest Expenditure
£71,213

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 126.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 126.7%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£56,188
£71,2130 / 25
2024
£59,807
£51,2500 / 20
2023
£52,573
£63,3380 / 15
2022
£53,024
£66,6140 / 18
2021
£48,480
£37,2380 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The L&yr Society

What does The L&yr Society do?

The L&YR Society is an educational charity devoted to the dissemination of information about The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway throughout its 75 years of existance and beyond.

How much income did The L&yr Society report in 2025?

The L&yr Society reported total income of £56k and reported expenditure of £71k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The L&yr Society registered as a charity?

The L&yr Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 2003 as charity number 1098492. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The L&yr Society?

The L&yr Society is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is GRAHAM SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The L&yr Society operate?

The L&yr Society operates across 3 areas: Australia, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The L&yr Society a registered charity?

Yes — The L&yr Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098492.

Details

Address
31 ENFIELD CLOSE
HILTON
DERBY
DE65 5HT
Registration Date
10 July 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3989549
Charity Number
1098492

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Trustees

GRAHAM SMITH Chair
Andrew Wright
CHRISTOPHER LEACH
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID CARTER
MARTIN NIELD
NOEL COATES
Robin Christopher Pennie
ROGER MELLOR
RONALD TINKER

Also Known As

  • Lyrs
  • The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railwway Soc

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