Registered number: 02587015 Charity number: 1098733
THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Document ID: e155abd2c3b4c8ea4fde593b697b2ce6cf4cd8dacdad6f94b69d03811469ac07
THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the company, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 5 |
| Independent examiner's report | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Balance sheet | 8 - 9 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 10 - 22 |
Document ID: e155abd2c3b4c8ea4fde593b697b2ce6cf4cd8dacdad6f94b69d03811469ac07
THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| Trustees | R M Brown |
|---|---|
| D Greenwood | |
| M J Hallam-Rudd | |
| D Marsh | |
| J E B Minards | |
| M D Palfreyman | |
| P Stojanovic | |
| R N E Walsh | |
| Company registered number 02587015 Charity registered number 1098733 Registered office Barrow Hill Railway Centre Campbell Drive, Staveley Chesterfield S43 2PR Independent examiner Nicola O'Sullivan BHP Professional Services Limited Sidney Street Sheffield S1 4RG |
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the The Deltic Preservation Society Limited for the year ended 30 September 2025. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the trustees' report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Objectives and activities
a. Public benefit that is provided by the charity
The Board of Trustees have complied with the duty of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
b. The contribution of volunteers
The Trustees wish to record their gratitude for the work done by volunteers, without which the trust would not exist. There are no paid staff employed by the trust. We are always looking for new volunteers, with relevant skills, to work at Barrow Hill on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The board is actively looking to encourage diversity and has approached various organisations for advice.
Achievements and performance
a. Main achievements and performance
The Board of Trustees are satisfied with the performance of the charity during the year and the position at 30 September 2025 and consider that the charity is in a satisfactory position to continue its activities during the coming year, and that the charity's assets are adequate to fulfil its obligations.
b. Review of activities
The Society enjoyed a very successful year in 2024/25. Two of our locomotives, 55009 “Alycidon” and 55019 “Royal Highland Fusilier” were actively visiting heritage railways where they were often the star performers at Galas and other events. At our depot at Barrow Hill substantial progress has continued in restoring D9015 “Tulyar” to operational condition, to the extent that it was able to travel to Derby along with our other two locomotives attending the “Greatest Gathering” as part of the Rail200 celebrations.
Other than its visit to Derby, 55019 was based at the Great Central Railway, Loughborough throughout the 2025 running season. It played an active part in may events during the year, operating without any serious mishap, and was enjoyed by both our members and the public alike.
55009 was our “ambassador out on the road” during 2025. It visited The North Yorkshire Moors Railway, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway and the Forest of Dean Railway at Lydney. Apart from a minor issue at the NYMR, Alycidon operated very well, albeit on one power unit - for the time being!
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Achievements and performance (continued)
2025 saw very significant progress in the almost 30-year overhaul of D9015. Our electrical engineers, or “Delectricians” as they are known, have continued to undertake some very complex work and they have been well supported by many others in the mechanical and bodywork areas.
Rounding off a year of achievement by our engineering team, in November 2025 we undertook a successful power unit swap in 55009. We enter 2026 therefore with each of our three locomotives able to operate on two power units for the first time in 30 years – a fantastic milestone!
At Barrow Hill we are also working behind the scenes in establishing our museum. The dedicated room just off the main shed is being prepared ready for a launch in 2026, telling the story of both the Deltics and the DPS itself.
All this exciting activity around the locomotives is of course supported by outstanding fundraising. Our members continue to underpin our operations financially. Both the DPS membership and our Friends of the DPS scheme are at record numbers and so many people contribute magnificently both financially and in giving their time to support the Society. This is not just at the depot at Barrow Hill but in so many essential, behind the scenes activities as well as out and about promoting the Society.
Our main raffle in 2025 was a record-breaking success with the star prize of the replica nameplate “The Black watch” as carried by 55009 in 2023. Our appeal to fund the return of 55019 to the main line achieved its target in June 2025. We have now switched our main fundraising to the restoration and repair of power units. They are of course the heart of our locomotives. Remedial work on the units, including their generators, must be undertaken by outside contractors and thus is very expensive. Both our “Friends” scheme and our Go Fund Me page are supporting this appeal.
Our sales stand has made a record number of appearances during 2025. As well as supporting each of our Gala visits and regular appearances at the GCR, we visited six model shows during 2025 as well as hosting our own event at Barrow Hill. Three days at the Greatest Gathering in Derby, accompanying our three locomotives exhibiting all that is great about the Society was probably the high point of the year. It was particularly exciting to have our President, Neville Davies, unveil a plaque on 55009 commemorating the event – just as he had done with a similar plaque on Tulyar at Finsbury Park in 1978 - some 48 years previously.
The Society has entered 2026 in great shape. We have a sound financial base and many exciting plans. The Trustees would like to warmly thank all who have made such great contributions to the Society over the past year, and in particular our loyal and generous members.
Financial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
With the continued support of our members the Trustees do not currently foresee any financial difficulties but continue to reserve £60,000 of our cash balances to cover any unforeseen issues.
The DPS Friends scheme launched in 2021, whereby members could support the charity with regular donations, has grown and is now a significant source of income for the Society.
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
b. Financial review
The financial statements are set out on pages 7 to 22. As stated in the introduction to this report, the trustees consider the financial performance by the charity during the year to have been satisfactory.
The Statement of Financial Activities shows net expenditure for the year of £1,941 (2024: net expenditure of £16,982). Total income for the year was £156,305 (2024: £94,203) and total expenditure was £158,246 (2024: £111,185). Income received included legacies of £20,860 (2024: £9,388).
The total reserves at the year end stand at £1,623,655 (2024: £1,625,596).
Free unrestricted liquid reserves amounted to £232,938 (2024: £269,062), being unrestricted reserves excluding the tangible fixed assets and designated funds.
c. Financial Performance of the charity's subsidiary undertaking
The charity has a wholly owned subsidiary, DPS Commercial Services Limited (“DPSCS”), a company registered in England and Wakes, whose principal activity is raising funds through commercial operations in support of its parent company. These operations include the provision of retail and education services as well as space rental and locomotive hire.
The retail and rental operations of DPSCS continued to be very successful during 2025 and achieved a profit of £57,305.
d. Reserves policy
The objectives of the Trust require that, unless specified by the donor, all funds are applied as soon as possible to maintain assets in the care of the Trust. Therefore, beyond maintaining sufficient funds for ongoing running costs for at least a year ahead (which is around £110,000 on average per year), the Trustees have no requirement to build up further reserves, unless a particular project is to be funded. Free reserves at 30 September 2025 totalled £232,938 (2024: £269,062).
The Trust is currently holding restricted funds, for the development of a Deltic Museum. There has been a small amount of spend during the year as this project has begun.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
The company/charity is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011. It is incorporated as a charitable company limited by guarantee. Each member's liability is £1. The trust is run by a Board of 8 members who are appointed, as unpaid volunteers, according to their qualifications or experience in relevant fields of engineering, finance etc. Details of their competencies are shown in the official magazine, "Deltic Deadline". One third of the Trustees resign at the AGM and are subject to re-election by the members, plus any Trustee appointed during the year.
The object of the company continues to be the promotion and encouragement of restoration, preservation, maintenance and operation of English Deltic and other diesel locomotives.
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Structure, governance and management (continued)
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
Any person can apply to become a Trustee, subject to a satisfactory assessment of their competencies by appropriate Trustees. Vacancies are also advertised in "Deltic Deadline", the official magazine of the Trust.
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Signer ID: FLPP5DOXMH... J E B Minards
Date: 30/03/2026 GMT
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Deltic Preservation Society Limited ('the company')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 30 September 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the company's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Nicola OSullivan Dated: 30/03/2026 GMT Signer ID: MMITLPRPJQ... Nicola O'Sullivan
BHP Professional Services Limited
Chartered Accountants Albert Works Sidney Street Sheffield S1 4RG
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 2 Investments 3 Other income 4 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds 5 Charitable activities 6 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 142,207 3,240 10,858 156,305 8,493 147,926 156,419 (114) 1,585,596 (114) 1,585,482 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ - - - - - 1,827 1,827 (1,827) 40,000 (1,827) 38,173 |
Total funds 2025 £ 142,207 3,240 10,858 156,305 8,493 149,753 158,246 (1,941) 1,625,596 (1,941) 1,623,655 |
Total funds 2024 £ 86,123 4,295 3,785 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94,203 7,460 103,725 |
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| 111,185 (16,982) 1,642,578 (16,982) |
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| 1,625,596 |
The Statement of financial activities complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006 includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities.
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02587015
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Investments 11 Current assets Stocks 12 Debtors 13 Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 14 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 15 Unrestricted funds Designated funds 15 General funds 15 Total unrestricted funds 15 Total funds |
18,593 93,905 204,399 316,897 (2,786) 60,000 1,525,482 |
2025 £ 1,292,544 17,000 1,309,544 314,111 1,623,655 1,623,655 38,173 1,585,482 1,623,655 |
18,320 79,797 222,133 320,250 (4,198) 60,000 1,525,596 |
2024 £ 1,292,544 17,000 |
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| 1,309,544 316,052 |
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| 1,625,596 | ||||
| 1,625,596 | ||||
| 40,000 1,585,596 |
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| 1,625,596 |
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02587015
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
The company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Signer ID: FLPP5DOXMH...
J E B Minards
Date: 30/03/2026 GMT
The notes on pages 10 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
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(A company limited by guarantee)
THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
The Deltic Preservation Society Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
1.2 Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
The Trustees have confirmed that the company will continue to provide financial support to the trading subsidary, DPS Commercial Services Limited, during its return to profitability which commenced in 2023/24.
With the continued support of our members the Trustees do not currently foresee any financial difficulties but have reserved £60,000 of our cash balances to cover any unforeseen issues. The Trustees have continued to pursue a number of fund raising initiatives and diversified our online sales outlets. The Trustees have confidence that the action being taken will sustain the business in the foreseeable future.
1.3 Income
All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants are included in the statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.
Insurance claims are recognised as income when virtually certain.
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1. Accounting policies (continued)
1.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the company to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost.
Included in fixed assets there are three locomotives, which are deemed to be heritage assets. As the assets are used in the operations of the charity, they are accounted for as tangible fixed assets. Heritage assets are recognised on the balance sheet and initially measured at cost when purchased or if donated, their valuation. Assets are subsequently stated at valuation and accumulated impairment losses. Fair values for donated assets are estimated by reference to market prices.
No depreciation is provided on fixed assets as the directors consider the current value of the property and locomotives to be in excess of original costs.
1.6 Investments
Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the balance sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the statement of financial activities.
Investments in subsidiaries are valued at cost less provision for impairment.
1.7 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
1.8 Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks.
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(A company limited by guarantee)
THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1. Accounting policies (continued)
1.9 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.10 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
1.11 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
1.12 Financial instruments
The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.13 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
2. Income from donations and legacies
| Donations from subsidiary company Other donations Legacies Membership subscriptions Total 2024 |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 40,000 56,862 20,860 24,485 142,207 86,123 |
Total funds 2025 £ 40,000 56,862 20,860 24,485 142,207 86,123 |
Total funds 2024 £ - 55,646 9,388 21,089 |
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| 86,123 | |||
3. Investment income
| Bank interest receivable Total 2024 |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 3,240 4,295 |
Total funds 2025 £ 3,240 4,295 |
Total funds 2024 £ 4,295 |
|---|---|---|---|
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
4. Other income
| Raffles etc Sundry income Profit on disposal of assets Total 2024 |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 10,858 - - 10,858 3,785 |
Total funds 2025 £ 10,858 - - 10,858 3,785 |
Total funds 2024 £ 2,496 745 544 |
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| 3,785 | |||
5. Expenditure on raising funds
| Deltic Deadline magazine costs Raffle prizes Total 2024 |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 6,940 1,553 8,493 7,460 |
Total funds 2025 £ 6,940 1,553 8,493 7,460 |
Total funds 2024 £ 7,280 180 |
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| 7,460 | |||
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Charitable expenditure Total 2024 Analysis of support costs |
Activities undertaken directly 2025 £ 129,276 80,382 |
Support costs 2025 £ 20,477 23,343 |
Total funds 2025 £ 149,753 103,725 |
Total funds 2024 £ 103,725 |
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| Governance costs (note 7) Total 2024 7. Governance costs Independent examiner's fee Insurance Legal and professional fees Management of the charity |
Activities 2025 £ 20,477 23,343 |
Total funds 2025 £ 20,477 23,343 2025 £ 2,247 14,309 1,710 2,211 20,477 |
Total funds 2024 £ 23,343 |
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| 2024 £ 2,140 17,821 1,743 1,639 |
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| 23,343 |
8. Independent examiner's remuneration
The independent examiners remuneration amounts to £2,247 (2024: £2,140).
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
9. Staff costs
The company has no employees other than Trustees, who did not receive any remuneration (2024: £nil).
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
10. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 1 October 2024 At 30 September 2025 Net book value At 30 September 2025 At 30 September 2024 |
Long-term leasehold property £ 235,909 235,909 235,909 235,909 |
Heritage assets/ plant and machinery £ 1,046,606 1,046,606 1,046,606 1,046,606 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 10,029 10,029 10,029 10,029 |
Total £ 1,292,544 |
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| 1,292,544 | ||||
| 1,292,544 | ||||
| 1,292,544 |
Included in fixed assets there are three locomotives, which are deemed to be heritage assets. As the assets are used in the operations of the charity, they are accounted for as tangible fixed assets.
The trustees revalued the assets within plant and machinery. In 2021 the three locomotives and the eleven engines, previously held at their cost, have been revalued based on the trustees' experience of a reasonable market selling price.
The carrying amount under the cost model of the assets which have been revalued would have been £210,311 (2024 - £210,311 ) .
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
11. Fixed asset investments
| Cost or valuation At 1 October 2024 At 30 September 2025 Net book value At 30 September 2025 At 30 September 2024 Principal subsidiaries The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the company: Name DPS Commercial Services Limited The financial results of the subsidiary for the year were: Name Income £ DPS Commercial Services Limited 172,226 12. Stocks Stocks |
Investments in subsidiary companies £ 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Expenditure £ (114,921) |
Unlisted investments £ 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 Company number 04611162 Share capital and reserves £ 17,037 2025 £ 18,593 |
Total £ 17,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,000 17,000 |
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| 17,000 | |||
| Holding 100% Profit £ 57,305 2024 £ 18,320 |
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
13. Debtors
| Amounts owed by group undertakings Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
2025 £ 86,370 - 7,535 93,905 |
2024 £ 69,501 2,685 7,611 |
|---|---|---|
| 79,797 |
14. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Other taxation and social security Accruals |
2025 £ 419 2,367 2,786 |
2024 £ - 4,198 |
|---|---|---|
| 4,198 |
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
15. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Income shortfall contingency General funds General Funds Revaluation reserve Total Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Museum legacy Total of funds |
Balance at 1 October 2024 £ 60,000 689,741 835,855 1,525,596 1,585,596 40,000 1,625,596 |
Income £ - 156,305 - 156,305 156,305 - 156,305 |
Expenditure £ - (156,419) - (156,419) (156,419) (1,827) (158,246) |
Balance at 30 September 2025 £ 60,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 689,627 835,855 |
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| 1,525,482 | ||||
| 1,585,482 | ||||
| 38,173 | ||||
| 1,623,655 |
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
15. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Income shortfall contingency General funds General Funds Revaluation reserve Total Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Museum legacy Total of funds |
Balance at 1 October 2023 £ 60,000 706,723 835,855 1,542,578 1,602,578 40,000 1,642,578 |
Income £ - 94,203 - 94,203 94,203 - 94,203 |
Expenditure £ - (111,185) - (111,185) (111,185) - (111,185) |
Balance at 30 September 2024 £ 60,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 689,741 835,855 |
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| 1,525,596 | ||||
| 1,585,596 | ||||
| 40,000 | ||||
| 1,625,596 |
15. Statement of funds (continued)
Restricted funds:
Museum legacy - funds received for the development of a museum.
Designated funds:
Income Shortfall Contingency - funds designated by the Trustees to cover any unforeseen issues during the next 24 months.
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
16. Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
| Designated funds General funds Restricted funds Summary of funds - prior year Designated funds General funds Restricted funds |
Balance at 1 October 2024 £ 60,000 1,525,596 40,000 1,625,596 Balance at 1 October 2023 £ 60,000 1,542,578 40,000 1,642,578 |
Income £ - 156,305 - 156,305 Income £ - 94,203 - 94,203 |
Expenditure £ - (156,419) (1,827) (158,246) Expenditure £ - (111,185) - (111,185) |
Balance at 30 September 2025 £ 60,000 1,525,482 38,173 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,623,655 Balance at 30 September 2024 £ 60,000 1,525,596 40,000 |
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| 1,625,596 |
17. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 1,292,544 17,000 278,724 (2,786) 1,585,482 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ - - 38,173 - 38,173 |
Total funds 2025 £ 1,292,544 17,000 316,897 (2,786) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,623,655 |
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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
17. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
| Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 1,256,534 17,000 316,260 (4,198) 1,585,596 |
Restricted funds 2024 £ 36,010 - 3,990 - 40,000 |
Total funds 2024 £ 1,292,544 17,000 320,250 (4,198) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,625,596 |
18. Members' liability
Each member of the charitable company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of it being wound up while he/she is a member, or within one year after he/she ceases to be a member, such amount as may be required, not exceeding £1 for the debts and liabilities contracted before he/she ceases to be a member.
19. Transactions with Trustees
No expenses were paid to Trustees or persons connected with them.
20. Related party transactions
DPS Commercial Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Deltic Preservation Society.
At the year end, a balance of £86,370 (2024: £69,501) remains owed to the charity from DPS Commercial Services Limited and is included within debtors.
A gift aid donation of £40,000 (2024: £nil) was received in the year from DPS Commercial Services Limited.
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