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Gcr Rolling Stock Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1082199
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed April 16, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Aug. 30, 2000
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
03927595

Address

Address
The Bungalow
Melton Road
Scalford
Melton Mowbray
LE14 4UD

Activities

Aims are:1. Rescue remaining rolling stock of the former Great Central Railway, to protect and restore, maintain for operational use and public instruction and enjoyment2. Develop undercover storage and workshop facilities3. Encourage traditional skills in wood and metal working and their transfer to next generations and create a centre of excellence for historic vehicle restoration

Objects: 1)to Protect, Preserve,establish And Assist In The Development Of A Transport Heritage Education And Preservation Body Engaged Solely With Rolling Stock And Artefacts Of The Former Great Central Railwayii)to Promote Study And Research In Relation To The History And The Use Of Gcr Rolling Stock In The Development Of Indigenous Industry And Transport Systems And To Broadcast Such Information Obtained By Offering Research Results For Publication And Through Presentations By Seminars,meetings And Displays To Appropriate Publics.iii)to Provide The Facility For The Advancement Of Education And Training, Including The Transfer Of Skills And Knowledge In The Maintenance And Operation Of Historic Gcr Railway And Road Vehicles,through Collaboration With Appropriate Educational Establishments And The Employment Of People To Develop Practical Crafts.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
What
Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Children/young People, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Area of benefit
National
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
July 31, 2025 April 16, 2026On time £8,275 £11,481
July 31, 2024 March 10, 2025On time £10,975 £16,312
July 31, 2023 May 22, 2024On time £16,327 £14,202
July 31, 2022 May 25, 2023On time £13,850 £21,508
July 31, 2021 March 14, 2022On time £37,189 £5,873

Trustees

Name Appointed
John Quick
Michael Lang Jan. 20, 2019
Roger Penson Jan. 10, 2016