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West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd

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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd

The Charity is principally engaged in Museums management, Collections management and care, Restoration of heritage railway carriages and Education, Learning and Community Outreach in relation to heritage railways, their social and economic history and their relationship to the environment.

Founded
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£1.00
Program expenses£1.00 (£77,847)
100% to programs beats the peer average (99%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd is a registered education nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for education charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.

Based on official tax filings, West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 99% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £790K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £3M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. Visit the West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Charity is principally engaged in Museums management, Collections management and care, Restoration of heritage railway carriages and Education, Learning and Community Outreach in relation to heritage railways, their social and economic history and their relationship to the environment. West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1973.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £790K.

West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY HERITAGE TRUST LTD is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

CH
Christopher Darke
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

CH
Christopher D••••
Trustee
DO
Don F•••••
Trustee
HE
Helen E•••••••• A••••
Trustee
IA
Ian D•••• C•••
Trustee
IA
Ian K•••••• C•••••
Trustee
JO
John R•••••••
Trustee
MA
Martin H••••• B••••
Trustee
MI
Michael H•••• T•••••••
Trustee
ST
Steve W•••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

History made as steam locomotives line up on West Somerset Railway - Yahoo News UK
May 2026
uk.news.yahoo.com
Golden jubilee weekend celebrations on West Somerset Railway - West Somerset Free Press
Mar 2026
www.wsfp.co.uk
Railway 200 exhibition train arrives in Somerset with free family-friendly events - Somerset Live
Nov 2025
www.somersetlive.co.uk
Railway 200 exhibition train visits West Somerset Railway - railuk.com
Nov 2025
railuk.com
West Somerset Railway next stop for 'Inspiration' train tour of heritage lines - West Somerset Free Press
Nov 2025
www.wsfp.co.uk
Historic exhibition train coming to West Somerset Railway - Somerset County Gazette
Nov 2025
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
Model railways to run alongside the real thing at West Somerset event - The Somerset Leveller
Sep 2025
somersetleveller.co.uk
Budding young engineers offered days to learn about West Somerset Railway trains - West Somerset Free Press
Mar 2025
www.wsfp.co.uk
West Somerset Railway says GWR trains could be connecting before end of 2026 - West Somerset Free Press
Jan 2025
www.wsfp.co.uk
Form filed
£3.0M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Huge interest as Furness Railway No 20 helps celebrate 150 years for heritage line - West Somerset Free Press
Jul 2024
www.wsfp.co.uk
Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£0.2M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other education in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd This page 75 £3.0 million 100%
Caring Together Charity 89 £4.2 million 95%
Dys Space Limited 89 £3.3 million 100%
The Open College Network South East Region Limited 89 £2.0 million 100%
Riverside Vineyard Christian Fellowship 89 £1.1 million 98%
Devon Mind 89 £1.2 million 98%
Dudley Lodge 89 £6.2 million 100%
Student Union Lettings Limited 89 £1.8 million 100%
The Ace Centre-North 89 £4.6 million 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd

What is West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd?
West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd is a education nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The Charity is principally engaged in Museums management, Collections management and care, Restoration of heritage railway carriages and Education, Learning and Community Outreach in relation to heritage railways, their social and economic history and their relationship to the environment.
When was West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd founded?
West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd was founded in 1973.
Where is West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd trustworthy?
West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd's website?
https://www.wssrt.co.uk
Are donations to West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Ltd tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.