welsh highland railway limited
The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, and the general public. Welsh Highland Railway Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Porthmadog and operates in Gwynedd.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
The Welsh Highland Railway Ltd operates a narrow gauge steam railway in Porthmadog in order to revive and preserve the spirit of the original railway that closed in 1937. The charity owns, maintains and operates Russell, the sole surviving steam engine from the original railway, now over 100 years old, together with other heritage rolling stock and artefacts. A new museum building opened in 2009.
Fundraising
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £233,681 | £167,279 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2023 | £157,402 | £142,716 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £187,173 | £128,887 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £114,971 | £74,784 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2020 | £84,476 | £95,202 | 0 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
The Station Building
PORTHMADOG
LL49 9DY
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- WELSH HIGHLAND LIGHT RAILWAY (1964) LIMITED
- WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY
- WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY (PORTHMADOG)
- WHR