BR CLASS 8 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

About BR CLASS 8 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

BR CLASS 8 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1154700). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — 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 (2024), BR CLASS 8 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST reported a total income of £123,549 and total expenditure of £200,766, a spending ratio of 162% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, BR CLASS 8 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Trust will overhaul and operate the locomotive (71000 Duke of Gloucester) as closely as possible to its original condition, but accounting for modern demands. The overhaul of the locomotive has continued through the year. Tyseley Locomotive Works continues to employ an apprentice to focus on the locomotive. 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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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 162.5% of income spent on charitable work