NORTH DORSET RAILWAY
Registration #1181851 · Registered
www.northdorsetrailway.co.ukinfo@northdorsetrailway.co.uk
SHILLINGSTONE STATION STATION ROAD DT11 0SA
Our volunteers are restoring Shillingstone Station on the old Somerset and Dorset Railway, with a section of the original line, to how it was in the 1950s/60s. Work includes the renovation of the station buildings, platforms and railway infrastructure, plus the restoration of heritage rolling stock. We have a small museum, shop and cafe, for the benefit of local residents, visitors and volunteers.
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About NORTH DORSET RAILWAY
NORTH DORSET RAILWAY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1181851), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), NORTH DORSET RAILWAY reported a total income of £164,268 and total expenditure of £102,789 (a spending ratio of 63%, indicating a reasonable proportion of funds directed to charitable work). According to the Charity Commission, NORTH DORSET RAILWAY operates with the following stated purpose: Our volunteers are restoring Shillingstone Station on the old Somerset and Dorset Railway, with a section of the original line, to how it was in the 1950s/60s. Work includes the renovation of the station buildings, platforms and railway infrastructure, plus the restoration of heritage rolling stock. We have a small museum, shop and cafe, for the benefit of local residents, visitors and volunteers. No significant governance concerns were identified for NORTH DORSET RAILWAY in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 62.6% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £164,268 | £102,789 | 63% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026