5305 LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION

Registration #1043730 · Registered

www.5305la.org

65 Wappenham Road Helmdon NN13 5QA

61
out of 100
Good Standing

Restoration and operation of historic steam locomotives on heritage railways and on the national rail network throughout the UK.

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About 5305 LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION

5305 LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1043730). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 61/100 — 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), 5305 LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION reported a total income of £13,891 and total expenditure of £25,015, a spending ratio of 180% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, 5305 LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION describes its activities as follows: Restoration and operation of historic steam locomotives on heritage railways and on the national rail network throughout the UK. 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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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £25,015 vs income £13,891 — ratio 1.8x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency18 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 180.1% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£13,891£25,015180%

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