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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.

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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,780
Latest Expenditure
£4,795

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 44.5%
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 2026.

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
2026
£10,780
£4,7950 / 35
2025
£9,096
£6,0780 / 35
2024
£11,893
£6,3620 / 30
2023
£9,380
£1,8210 / 40
2022
£4,645
£2,4540 / 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 2026?

Volk's Electric Railway Association reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2026, 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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 December 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5146708
Charity Number
1186970

Trustees

Michael John Mills Chair
David Cecil Cowstick
Timothy Steven

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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