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the railway and canal historical society

The charity supports the general public. The Railway And Canal Historical Society is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the study of the history of railways, canals and transport generally.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£58,433
Latest Expenditure
£48,643

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023£58,433£48,6430 / 30
2022£57,270£51,7440 / 18
2021£55,852£36,4420 / 17
2020£45,440£41,7520 / 50
2019£80,124£79,8820 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
David Smith & Co
7 Grosvenor Gardens
LONDON
SW1W 0AF
Registration Date
15 July 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
256047
Charity Number
256047

Trustees

GERALD LEACH
Roger Brice
PHILIP BROWN
PETER CROSS-RUDKIN
DAVID CHARLES SMITH
Robert Peter Haskins
Andrew Chester Wager
Robert Patrick Moss
Grahame Arthur Boyes
Peter Cleasby
Robert Ian Willis
Robert Paul Bramson
Nicholas Noel Higton
Jane Ellis
Roger John Taylor
Robert Shorland-Ball
Patrick William Johnson

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