THE GELERT TRUST
Registration #1171674 · Registered
https://gelert-trust.org.uk/38 Woodbourne Road Smethwick B67 5LZ
The Gelert Trust is an educational charity dedicated to preserving and sharing the traditional skills involved in operating and maintaining steam locomotives and associated equipment. It owns steam engine Bagnall No 3050 (?Gelert?), currently resident at Welsh Highland Heritage Railway Porthmadog
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About THE GELERT TRUST
THE GELERT TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1171674). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 78/100 — 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), THE GELERT TRUST reported a total income of £1,060 and total expenditure of £60, a spending ratio of 6% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, THE GELERT TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Gelert Trust is an educational charity dedicated to preserving and sharing the traditional skills involved in operating and maintaining steam locomotives and associated equipment. It owns steam engine Bagnall No 3050 (?Gelert?), currently resident at Welsh Highland Heritage Railway Porthmadog Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE GELERT TRUST. 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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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 5.7% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,060 | £60 | 6% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026