The Deltic Preservation Society Limited
Analysis
The Deltic Preservation Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Derbyshire. It was registered in July 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02587015). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Deltic Preservation Society Limited reported income of £156k and spending of £158k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £87k to £156k (+80%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income rose by 66%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Deltic Preservation Society Limited sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Yorkshire Dales Society (£156k), Friends of the South Downs (£156k) and Ancient Tree Forum (£156k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Preservation, restoration and operation of former British Rail 'Deltic' express diesel electric locomotives. Development and maintenance of historical records and educational facilities, including open day events at our purpose-built 'DPS Depot' at Barrow Hill Railway Centre. Promotion of operational/engineering aspects of 'Deltic' locomotives and their place in UK railway history to the public
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Yorkshire Dales Society | Skipton | £156k |
| Friends of the South Downs | West Sussex | £156k |
| Ancient Tree Forum | London | £156k |
| The Friends of Holy Trinity Rayleigh | Rayleigh | £157k |