THE WATERMAN RAILWAY HERITAGE TRUST

Registration #1039409 · Registered

BLACK JANE FARM NEWTON LANE WA4 4JA

60
out of 100
Good Standing

Preservation of historic railway engines, carriages and ancillary items. Education of the general public as to the historical significance of preserved railways through the promotion of actual rolling stock and scale models.

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About THE WATERMAN RAILWAY HERITAGE TRUST

THE WATERMAN RAILWAY HERITAGE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1039409). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 60/100 — 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 (2022), THE WATERMAN RAILWAY HERITAGE TRUST reported a total income of £83,160 and total expenditure of £84,737, a spending ratio of 102% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE WATERMAN RAILWAY HERITAGE TRUST describes its activities as follows: Preservation of historic railway engines, carriages and ancillary items. Education of the general public as to the historical significance of preserved railways through the promotion of actual rolling stock and scale models. 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
Filing: Filed late in 3 of 5 years

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance12 / 25
Financial Health23 / 25
Filing History & Transparency15 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 101.9% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2022£83,160£84,737102%

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