Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (DLPG)
Analysis
Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (DLPG) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bishop Auckland. It was registered in June 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (DLPG) reported income of £50k and spending of £105k, spending 210% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £33k to £50k (+51%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 253%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (DLPG) sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Derby Scrapstore (£50k), Lodsworth Village Hall and Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields (£50k) and Commonwealth Association of Architects (£50k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our main objective is to renovate The Norwood Engine originally given to our group on long-term loan and then purchased by us. We are looking for sponsorship and grants to overhaul this engine. We have links with several heritage railways, with a special relationship with the National Railway Museum, ShildonWe also renovate other heritage vehicles.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Scrapstore | Derby | £50k |
| Lodsworth Village Hall and Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields | West Sussex | £50k |
| Commonwealth Association of Architects | London | £50k |
| GWR 813 Preservation Fund | Bristol | £50k |