Cambrian Railways Society Limited
Analysis
Cambrian Railways Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oswestry. It was registered in May 1989, 37 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 01175194). It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Cambrian Railways Society Limited reported income of £22k and spending of £18k, spending 81% of its income. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Cambrian Railways Society Limited sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Burnham Overy Harbour Trust (£22k), Friends of St Ruan and St Grade Historic Church Buildings (£22k) and Dorset Family History Society (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To acquire land, buildings and artefacts which belonged to the original Cambrian Railways Company in order to preserve them as a permanent working exhibition.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Burnham Overy Harbour Trust | Norfolk | £22k |
| Friends of St Ruan and St Grade Historic Church Buildings | Cornwall | £22k |
| Dorset Family History Society | Poole | £22k |
| Bellhurst Nature Conservation Trust | London | £22k |