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the weardale railway trust

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, and the general public. The Weardale Railway Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Bishop Auckland and operates in Durham.


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

The members of Weardale Railway Trust support the educational activities, operation and preservation of the railway infrastructure and rolling stock on the railway line which operates between Stanhope and Bishop Auckland in County Durham.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£27,645
Latest Expenditure
£42,676

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 154.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 154.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025£27,645£42,6760 / 40
2024£22,213£18,2020 / 30
2023£26,633£21,9820 / 100
2022£28,891£32,9030 / 0
2021£66,253£37,1170 / 0

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Details

Address
The Weardale Railway Trust
Stanhope Station
Station Road
Stanhope
BISHOP AUCKLAND
DL13 2YS
Registration Date
12 October 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3983423
Charity Number
1088897

Trustees

GERALD CHRISTOPHER MUDD
Dr MICHAEL RICHARD DUNCAN WOOD
ANTHONY SLACK
Mark Woodhams
Jean Clarke
Dr Robert John Dingle
Simon Adams
John Harold Askwith
Thomas John Hatton
Dr David Smith
Dr Peter Hoare

Also Known As

  • THE WEARDALE RAILWAY TRUST LTD