The Railway Mission

To propagate the Christian Gospel and preserve and protect mental and physical health primarily amongst railway and transport staff and also members of the public affected by railway operations, by all appropriate means.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£635,160

Latest Expenditure

£673,145

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 96.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £59,531

Charitable Activities £490,160

Other Trading £18,884

Investments £17,960

Other Income £8,625

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £646,079

Raising Funds £22,320

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £4,746

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£635,160	£673,145	£646,079	£689,762	£713,311	22 / 1
2024	£578,925	£613,644	£587,028	£713,847	£713,043	21 / 1
2023	£516,683	£559,284	£526,555	£748,809	£748,809	20 / 1
2022	£527,803	£526,928	£499,627	£794,542	£794,592	20 / 1
2021	£639,049	£497,222	£490,325	£715,186	£715,186	20 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about The Railway Mission

What does The Railway Mission do?

How much income did The Railway Mission report in 2025?

The Railway Mission reported total income of £635k and reported expenditure of £673k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Railway Mission registered as a charity?

The Railway Mission was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 2009 as charity number 1128024. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Railway Mission?

The Railway Mission is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Railway Mission operate?

The Railway Mission operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Railway Mission a registered charity?

Yes — The Railway Mission is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128024.