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Vale Of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust

To advance the education of the public in the history and heritage of the Sharpness Railway Branch Line, by the restoration, preservation and operation of the line or any part or parts thereof including the stations and associated buildings, locomotives and rolling stock as a working museum for the benefit of the public

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of the public in the history and heritage of the Sharpness Railway Branch Line, by the restoration, preservation and operation of the line or any part or parts thereof including the stations and associated buildings, locomotives and rolling stock as a working museum for the benefit of the public

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£58,105
Latest Expenditure
£72,345

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 124.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 124.5%
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
£58,105
£72,3450 / 35
2023
£37,173
£39,7130 / 50
2022
£45,076
£41,8370 / 90
2021
£37,030
£20,9020 / 67
2020
£37,722
£12,3130 / 50

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Frequently asked questions about Vale Of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust

What does Vale Of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust do?

To advance the education of the public in the history and heritage of the Sharpness Railway Branch Line, by the restoration, preservation and operation of the line or any part or parts thereof including the stations and associated buildings, locomotives and rolling stock as a working museum for the benefit of the public

How much income did Vale Of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust report in 2024?

Vale Of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust reported total income of £58k and reported expenditure of £72k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Vale Of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Vale Of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2018 as charity number 1176597. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Vale Of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust?

Vale Of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is HOWARD PATTEN PARKER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vale Of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust operate?

Vale Of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Vale Of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Vale Of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176597.

Details

Address
Oldminster Sidings
Bridge Road
Sharpness
Gloucestershire
GL13 9UX
Website
VOBR.org.uk
Registration Date
10 January 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5113672
Charity Number
1176597

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Trustees

HOWARD PATTEN PARKER Chair
Carolyn Frances Jones
Dr Andrew Woodhall
Edgar Peter Foxton Craggs
Francis John Wooldridge
Pamela Jean Conquer

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