Volk's Electric Railway Association
Helps conserve the Volk's Electric Railway and educates the public about the technology and history. Encourages participation in maintaining, operating and improving this historic transport asset.Acquires and maintains for the benefit of the public historical artefacts linked in some way to the railway and its founder Magnus Volk.
Activities & Mission
Helps conserve the Volk's Electric Railway and educates the public about the technology and history. Encourages participation in maintaining, operating and improving this historic transport asset.Acquires and maintains for the benefit of the public historical artefacts linked in some way to the railway and its founder Magnus Volk.
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £9,096 | £6,078 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2024 | £11,893 | £6,362 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2023 | £9,380 | £1,821 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £4,645 | £2,454 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £21,145 | £2,515 | 0 / 40 |
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Frequently asked questions about Volk's Electric Railway Association
What does Volk's Electric Railway Association do?
Helps conserve the Volk's Electric Railway and educates the public about the technology and history. Encourages participation in maintaining, operating and improving this historic transport asset.Acquires and maintains for the benefit of the public historical artefacts linked in some way to the railway and its founder Magnus Volk.
How much income did Volk's Electric Railway Association report in 2025?
Volk's Electric Railway Association reported total income of £9k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Volk's Electric Railway Association registered as a charity?
Volk's Electric Railway Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 2019 as charity number 1186970. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Volk's Electric Railway Association?
Volk's Electric Railway Association is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael John Mills. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Volk's Electric Railway Association operate?
Volk's Electric Railway Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Volk's Electric Railway Association a registered charity?
Yes — Volk's Electric Railway Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186970.
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RH15 0BX
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