THE ASHOVER LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY

Registration #1129958 · Registered

http://www.alrs.org.uk

treasurer@alrs.org.uk

9 New Lumford BAKEWELL DE45 1GH

76
out of 100
Verified

To acquire preserve and restore for the public benefit items of historical, architectural, engineering or scientific value in connection with narrow-gauge railways in general and The Ashover Light Railway in particular, and to restore and then operate a section or sections of that railway.

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About THE ASHOVER LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY

THE ASHOVER LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1129958). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 76/100 — 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 (2023), THE ASHOVER LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY reported a total income of £13,319 and total expenditure of £13,582, a spending ratio of 102% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE ASHOVER LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: To acquire preserve and restore for the public benefit items of historical, architectural, engineering or scientific value in connection with narrow-gauge railways in general and The Ashover Light Railway in particular, and to restore and then operate a section or sections of that railway. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE ASHOVER LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. 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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Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health18 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 102.0% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2023£13,319£13,582102%

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