The North Wales Coast Light Railway Limited
Analysis
The North Wales Coast Light Railway Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gwynedd. It was registered in December 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06167523). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The North Wales Coast Light Railway Limited reported income of £250k and spending of £243k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £228k to £250k (+9.7%), an average of +2.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The North Wales Coast Light Railway Limited sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Asg Community Gymnastics Club (£250k), Community Little Hulton (£250k) and Beverley Town Cricket and Recreation Club (£250k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity operates in the village of Fairbourne Gwynedd where, through its operating company, Fairbourne Railway Steam Limited, it runs a narrow gauge preserved steam railway, which includes an historical museum. The charity also manages a large recreational area, the majority of which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. There is free access to all public areas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Asg Community Gymnastics Club | Thamesmead | £250k |
| Community Little Hulton | Manchester | £250k |
| Beverley Town Cricket and Recreation Club | Hull | £250k |
| All Saints Sports Educational and Recreational Company Limited | Sheffield | £250k |