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The Railway Correspondence And Travel Society

To advance the knowledge of the public on historic and current railway operations via the publication of a monthly magazine, its website, library/archive centre, photographic collection and the publishing of informative railway books on all railway aspects. To organise localised meetings covering presentations of railway related subjects and visits to railway establishments.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the knowledge of the public on historic and current railway operations via the publication of a monthly magazine, its website, library/archive centre, photographic collection and the publishing of informative railway books on all railway aspects. To organise localised meetings covering presentations of railway related subjects and visits to railway establishments.

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
£98,208
Latest Expenditure
£91,923

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 93.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 93.6%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£98,208
£91,9230 / 200
2023
£77,460
£89,1220 / 200
2022
£81,695
£76,4440 / 200
2021
£89,522
£86,0700 / 95
2020
£76,331
£73,1310 / 200

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Frequently asked questions about The Railway Correspondence And Travel Society

What does The Railway Correspondence And Travel Society do?

To advance the knowledge of the public on historic and current railway operations via the publication of a monthly magazine, its website, library/archive centre, photographic collection and the publishing of informative railway books on all railway aspects. To organise localised meetings covering presentations of railway related subjects and visits to railway establishments.

How much income did The Railway Correspondence And Travel Society report in 2024?

The Railway Correspondence And Travel Society reported total income of £98k and reported expenditure of £92k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Railway Correspondence And Travel Society registered as a charity?

The Railway Correspondence And Travel Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 November 2016 as charity number 1169995. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Railway Correspondence And Travel Society?

The Railway Correspondence And Travel Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Railway Correspondence And Travel Society operate?

The Railway Correspondence And Travel Society operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Railway Correspondence And Travel Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Railway Correspondence And Travel Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169995.

Details

Address
2 Daylesford Close
CHELTENHAM
Gloucestershire
GL51 6DH
Registration Date
2 November 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5083635
Charity Number
1169995

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Trustees

Andrew James Milne
ANDREW PAUL DAVIES
ARTHUR REGINALD WOOD
David Bird
David Michael Cross
DAVID PETER GODDARD FMAAT
Dr Jeremy Russell Segrott
JOHN REDGATE
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MICHAEL STANLEY ROBINSON
Paul John Chancellor
Richard Leslie Morris
Stewart Douglas Jolly

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