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Wensleydale Railway Trust

Also known as: Wensleydale Railway Association (trust) Limited, Wensleydale Railway Trust Limited

We have completed the restoration of Scruton and Leeming Bar Station building. We have donated to assist in the restoration of Bedale signal box, which is a listed building of heritage interest. We have spent money on in-house training and specialised training courses for volunteers. We are involving the Trust in contacts with schools, through two specific projects.

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Activities & Mission

We have completed the restoration of Scruton and Leeming Bar Station building. We have donated to assist in the restoration of Bedale signal box, which is a listed building of heritage interest. We have spent money on in-house training and specialised training courses for volunteers. We are involving the Trust in contacts with schools, through two specific projects.

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
£377,923
Latest Expenditure
£219,752

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £267,242
Charitable Activities £435,026
Other Trading £29,675
Investments £1,008
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £389,366
Raising Funds £2,285
Governance £7,824
Grants to Institutions £69,743
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£377,923
£219,7520 / 250
2024
£318,362
£249,5470 / 250
2023
£279,697
£220,6140 / 200
2022
£454,160
£481,3350 / 250
2020
£732,951
£391,651£389,366£895,617£745,8641 / 250

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wensleydale Railway Trust

What does Wensleydale Railway Trust do?

We have completed the restoration of Scruton and Leeming Bar Station building. We have donated to assist in the restoration of Bedale signal box, which is a listed building of heritage interest. We have spent money on in-house training and specialised training courses for volunteers. We are involving the Trust in contacts with schools, through two specific projects.

How much income did Wensleydale Railway Trust report in 2025?

Wensleydale Railway Trust reported total income of £378k and reported expenditure of £220k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wensleydale Railway Trust registered as a charity?

Wensleydale Railway Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 September 2001 as charity number 1088324. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Wensleydale Railway Trust?

Wensleydale Railway Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wensleydale Railway Trust operate?

Wensleydale Railway Trust operates across 2 areas: Cumbria and North Yorkshire.

Is Wensleydale Railway Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Wensleydale Railway Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088324.

Details

Address
Wensleydale Railway Assoc'tion Trst
Leeming Bar Station
Leases Road
Leeming Bar
NORTHALLERTON
North Yo
Registration Date
5 September 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3982291
Charity Number
1088324

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Trustees

Alex Dudiak
Christopher David John Williams
DAVID WALKER
John Ralph Smithson
Neil Stuart Guest
Phillip Harrison
Richard James Holt
Richard Thomas Leathley
Wendy Jane Shepherd

Also Known As

  • Wensleydale Railway Association (trust) Limited
  • Wensleydale Railway Trust Limited

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30 July 2026
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