Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited
Also known as: Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co Limited, W & L L R, Welshpool & Llanfair Railway
To advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion by the preservation of railway locomotives and/or rolling stock and/or historic railway lines
Activities & Mission
To advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion by the preservation of railway locomotives and/or rolling stock and/or historic railway lines
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 153). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,232,933 | £1,023,404 | £841,850 | £3,191,262 | £1,410,000 | 9 / 210 |
| 2024 | £980,028 | £1,095,708 | £835,063 | £2,995,733 | £1,490,000 | 11 / 220 |
| 2023 | £968,288 | £1,076,508 | £820,060 | £3,113,317 | £1,500,000 | 10 / 250 |
| 2022 | £1,214,983 | £953,323 | £811,837 | £3,189,633 | £1,560,000 | 8 / 250 |
| 2021 | £1,511,892 | £925,585 | £925,585 | £2,960,973 | £1,400,000 | 5 / 250 |
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Frequently asked questions about Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited
What does Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited do?
To advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion by the preservation of railway locomotives and/or rolling stock and/or historic railway lines
How much income did Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited report in 2025?
Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited reported total income of £1.23m and reported expenditure of £1.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited?
Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited has a program ratio of 68.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 153 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited registered as a charity?
Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 1990 as charity number 1000378. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited?
Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anne-Marie Wright. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited operate?
Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co. Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000378.
Details
Llanfair Station
Pool Road
Llanfair Caereinion
WELSHPOOL
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Co Limited
- W & L L R
- Welshpool & Llanfair Railway
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated