Wensleydale Railway Trust

About Wensleydale Railway Trust

Wensleydale Railway Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1088324). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 85/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), Wensleydale Railway Trust reported a total income of £377,923 and total expenditure of £219,752, a spending ratio of 58% suggesting a reasonable but not exceptional allocation to charitable activities. According to the Charity Commission register, Wensleydale Railway Trust describes its activities as follows: We have completed the restoration of Scruton and Leeming Bar Station building. We have donated to assist in the restoration of Bedale signal box, which is a listed building of heritage interest. We have spent money on in-house training and specialised training courses for volunteers. We are involving the Trust in contacts with schools, through two specific projects. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for Wensleydale Railway 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: 58.1% of income spent on charitable work