BODMIN RAILWAY HERITAGE TRUST

Registration #298459 · Registered

secretary@bodminrailwaytrust.co.uk

Bodmin & Wenford Railway Trust Bodmin General Station PL31 1AQ

72
out of 100
Verified

The Charity assists operators of preserved railways to allow students, visitors and the local population to understand the workings and importance of those railways, and to re-create the historical scene for the benefit of educational and recreational needs.

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About BODMIN RAILWAY HERITAGE TRUST

BODMIN RAILWAY HERITAGE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 298459). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 72/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), BODMIN RAILWAY HERITAGE TRUST reported a total income of £105,374 and total expenditure of £253,564, a spending ratio of 241% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, BODMIN RAILWAY HERITAGE TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Charity assists operators of preserved railways to allow students, visitors and the local population to understand the workings and importance of those railways, and to re-create the historical scene for the benefit of educational and recreational needs. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £253,564 vs income £105,374 — ratio 2.4x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency17 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 240.6% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£105,374£253,564241%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026