THE GRESLEY SOCIETY TRUST

About THE GRESLEY SOCIETY TRUST

THE GRESLEY SOCIETY TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1081581). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 68/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE GRESLEY SOCIETY TRUST reported a total income of £62,194 and total expenditure of £14,586, a spending ratio of 23% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, THE GRESLEY SOCIETY TRUST describes its activities as follows: The society was founded in 1963 to promote interest in the life and work of Sir Nigel Gresley. Meetings are held in the spring and autumn, at various locations, when there are talks by well known speakers. Our journal, The Gresley Observer is published three times a year and the society owns an ex GNR N2 tank locomotive and a 1938 buffet lounge car. Our website is at www.Gresley.org. 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: 23.5% of income spent on charitable work