EAST ANGLIAN RAILWAY MUSEUM
Registration #1001579 · Registered
www.earm.co.ukinformation@earm.co.uk
CHAPPEL & WAKES COLNE STATION STATION ROAD CO6 2DS
To advance the education of the public with regard to railways in particular by collecting,preserving, interpreting, documenting material evidence and associated information for the public benefit by the maintenance of a museum for items of historic railway interest from the Eastern Counties at Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, and the operation of a demonstration railway and associated crafts.
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About EAST ANGLIAN RAILWAY MUSEUM
EAST ANGLIAN RAILWAY MUSEUM is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1001579). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — 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 (2024), EAST ANGLIAN RAILWAY MUSEUM reported a total income of £325,200 and total expenditure of £127,770, a spending ratio of 39% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, EAST ANGLIAN RAILWAY MUSEUM describes its activities as follows: To advance the education of the public with regard to railways in particular by collecting,preserving, interpreting, documenting material evidence and associated information for the public benefit by the maintenance of a museum for items of historic railway interest from the Eastern Counties at Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, and the operation of a demonstration railway and associated crafts. 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: 39.3% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £325,200 | £127,770 | 39% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026