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Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited

Also known as: Crodall Limited, Vale of Rheidol Railway Ltd

The principal activity is operation of a narrow guage railway line as a working museum.

Activities & Mission

The principal activity is operation of a narrow guage railway line as a working museum.

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
£2,064,740
Latest Expenditure
£1,931,271

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 49% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 85.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 45% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 16.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 37% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £473,894
Charitable Activities £1,079,833
Other Trading £440,449
Investments £65,689
Other Income £4,875

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,643,022
Raising Funds £288,249
Governance £20,896
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,064,740
£1,931,271£1,643,022£15,407,717£035 / 5
2023
£2,371,692
£1,871,092£1,870,573£13,607,246£037 / 0
2022
£11,136,279
£1,306,685£1,306,685£13,254,096£040 / 0
2021
£1,634,355
£824,817£824,817£3,424,503£040 / 0
2020
£348,126
£487,5780 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited

What does Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited do?

The principal activity is operation of a narrow guage railway line as a working museum.

How much income did Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited report in 2024?

Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited reported total income of £2.06m and reported expenditure of £1.93m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited?

Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited has a program ratio of 79.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited registered as a charity?

Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 June 1999 as charity number 1076037. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited?

Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited operate?

Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited operates in Ceredigion, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Vale Of Rheidol Railway Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076037.

Details

Address
Vale Of Rheidol Railway
Park Avenue
ABERYSTWYTH
Dyfed
SY23 1PG
Registration Date
16 June 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3036195
Charity Number
1076037

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Trustees

Dr Clive Richard Higgs
Jonathan Nichol McKie
Patrick Keef
PHILIP JOHN NEVILLE ELLIS

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Crodall Limited
  • Vale of Rheidol Railway Ltd

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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