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2025-12-31-accounts

The 82045

Steam Locomotive Trust

(Company limited by guarantee)

Company number 6872358 Charity number 1133893

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

31 DECEMBER 2025

THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

PAGE
Trustees' annual report (incorporating the director's report) 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 6
Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account) 7
Statement of financial position 8
Notes to the financial statements 10

THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered charity name The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust Charity registration number 1133893 Company registration number 6872358 Principal office and registered Troedrhiwfedwen Crossing Cottage office Llanbister Road Llandrindod Wells LD1 5UP Wales THE TRUSTEES Alvin Barker Alan Brighouse ACMA Rev Michael J Kneen BSc BA MSc Anthony N Massau Neil Anthony Taylor Brian John Malyon Martin John Managhan

THE TRUSTEES

PATRON

HRH The Duke of Gloucester

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Sally Shacklock BA FCA Streets Spenser Wilson (Yorkshire) Limited Equitable House 55 Pellon Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 5SP

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THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 7 April 2009.

The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust was established to secure the building of a British Railways Riddles 82000 class 3MT 2-6-2 tank locomotive. All the locomotives of this class were scrapped following the end of steam traction on British Railways in 1968. Unlike many of the current new-build projects, which are aiming to recreate larger main-line locomotives, this locomotive was designed for use on branch lines and is ideally suited for use on heritage railways.

The project started life in the late 1990's under the aegis of John Besley, a fireman on the South Devon Railway, who worked hard to get the project off the ground. However, in 2003, work and family commitments forced him to hand over the controls to Tony Massau and Chris Proudfoot, Cheshirebased footplatemen on the Severn Valley Railway (SVR). Sadly, Chris Proudfoot passed away in May 2022. Tony Massau continues to be actively involved and the chair of the Trust is Neil Taylor, former head of engineering at the Severn Valley Railway.

The Committee is made up entirely of volunteer trustees committed to bringing the project to fruition. Although based on the SVR, the Trust is a completely independent body.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting.

Trustee induction and training

Induction and training are provided as required, depending on the role to be undertaken and the skills of the trustee.

Risk management

The Management Committee has conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff and volunteers.

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THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The Trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing its aims and objectives and in planning its future activities.

The driving force behind the 82045 project is that, without an initiative of this kind, the days of working steam are numbered: the surviving BR Standard locomotives are now over sixty years old. With all the attendant problems of maintenance and repair that age will increasingly bring, the ability of the current fleet to provide day-to-day services for another sixty years is likely to be both challenging and costly. The task could perhaps be easier were they to work alongside newly-built engines that can shoulder some of the burden. The aim of the 82045 project is thus to ensure that future generations have the opportunity to see working examples of steam locomotives that worked on the many suburban and rural lines that, prior to the 1960's, existed throughout the UK.

The 45 engines of the 82000-series were numbered 82000 - 82044 inclusive. The Trust is in the process of building the next member of the class, 82045, for use on the Severn Valley Railway, where the project is based.

The Trustees have no personal ambitions with 82045: the Trust simply wants to see it built as soon as possible and in service on the SVR, as well as on hire to other heritage lines subject to agreement with the SVR and the Trust. The SVR is considered to be an ideal home for the locomotive: it has a 16-mile operating length and considerable steam railway engineering know-how; and it is also historically correct, since examples of the 82000 class regularly worked over the line from their introduction in in 1952 right through to the early 1960s.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The Trustees are extremely appreciative of the financial support the project receives from its members and supporters. Support that ensures that the project will have sufficient funds both to complete construction and ensure that the completed loco can remain in regular service.

A successful trial fit of the boiler took place in 2024 and the construction of the boiler was completed in 2025. With the boiler completed, the construction concentrated on the assembly stage. A process that will continue throughout 2026, involving cladding, pipework and a considerable quantity of small components.

In August 2025 the locomotive was moved to Derby. It formed part of the 'Great Gathering', a celebration of 200 years of railway transport

PUBLIC BENEFIT

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard for the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit, 'Charities and public benefit'.

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THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Funds held as at 31 December 2025 were 2,172,177 (2024 - £2,062,915) of which over £1.8 million has been invested in the locomotive. The Trustees are happy with the levels of income and reserves and consider them to be compatible with spending plans going forward.

Investment policy

The Trustees have agreed that, when funds are available, they should be invested into the next stage of the project to build 82045.

Reserves policy

The Trustees review the unrestricted reserves of the charity on a regular basis and have approved a policy of maintaining a minimum level of reserves which they consider should be sufficient to ensure the continuity of the project.

Principal funding sources

The principal funding sources for the charity are donations, many with related Gift Aid contributions from HM Government, sponsorship, merchandise sales and other fundraising activities and promotions.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

In 2026 the work on the locomotive will be concentrated on the completion of the motion components, pipework, cladding and cab controls. The coming year will see further work on the final assembly stage. While there remains a considerable amount of work to be completed, the target is to have the construction finished by 2027.

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THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES

The trustees (who are also the directors of the 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 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 charitable company and the income and expenditure of the charitable company for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable 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 charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

The trustees' annual report was approved on 6 June 2026 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Alan Brighouse ACMA Neil Anthony Taylor Trustee Trustee

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THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT

As the trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements 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 charity’s accounts as 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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements 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

  4. the financial statements 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.

Sally Shacklock BA FCA Equitable House
Streets Spenser Wilson (Yorkshire) Limited 55 Pellon Lane
Independent Examiner Halifax
West Yorkshire
6 June 2026 HX1 5SP

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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 4 114,557 22,479 137,036 90,988
Charitable activities 5 10,714 – 10,714 6,527
Investment income 6 4,701 – 4,701 4,103
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Total income 129,972 22,479 152,451 101,618
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Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities
7,8
7,199 – 7,199 5,109
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Total expenditure 7,199 – 7,199 5,109
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Net income and net movement in funds 122,773 22,479 145,252 96,509
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 988,366 1,038,559 2,026,925 1,930,416
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Total funds carried forward 1,111,139 1,061,038 2,172,177 2,026,925
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Company registration number 6872358

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

31 DECEMBER 2025

2025 2024
Note £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets 11 1,807,892 1,750,047
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 12 700 1,500
Debtors 13 40,139 43,424
Cash at bank and in hand 531,337 443,604
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572,176 488,528
CREDITORS: amounts falling due
within one year 14 7,891 11,650
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NET CURRENT ASSETS 564,285 476,878
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TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES 2,372,177 2,226,925
CREDITORS: amounts falling due
after more than one year 15 200,000 200,000
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NET ASSETS 2,172,177 2,026,925
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The statement of financial position continues on the following page. The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)

31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note £ £
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricted funds 1,061,038 1,038,559
Unrestricted funds 1,111,139 988,366
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Total charity funds 16 2,172,177 2,026,925
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For the year ending 31 December 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 6 June 2026, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Alan Brighouse ACMA Trustee

The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is Troedrhiwfedwen Crossing Cottage, Llanbister Road, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5UP, Wales.

2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006.

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

FRS 102

The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption under s.7, FRS 102 not to prepare a cash flow statement.

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

There are not considered to be any judgements or accounting estimates or assumptions that have a significant impact on the financial statements.

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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used, in accordance with the charitable objectives, at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for those purposes for which the particular funds were raised or as specified by the donor.

Incoming resources

Income is recognised only when the Charity has entitlement to the funds.

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party.

Tangible assets

All costs applied to the construction of 82045 are shown without depreciation and/or any other adjustments. Depreciation policy will be reviewed on completion of the locomotive.

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving items.

Financial instruments

Public benefit entity concessionary loans are initially measured at the amount received or paid and are recognised in the statement of financial position.

In subsequent years the carrying amount of concessionary loans in the financial statements shall be adjusted to reflect any accrued interest payable or receivable.

To the extent that a loan that has been made is irrecoverable, an impairment loss shall be recognised in income and expenditure.

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THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

4. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

4. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
DONATIONS
Donations 95,669 18,773 114,442
GIFTS
Gift aid 18,888 3,706 22,594
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114,557 22,479 137,036
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
DONATIONS
Donations 52,805 19,643 72,448
GIFTS
Gift aid 13,513 5,027 18,540
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66,318 24,670 90,988
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5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Merchandise sales 10,714 10,714 6,527 6,527
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6. INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable 4,701 4,701 4,103 4,103
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7. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Marketing and administrative costs 7,199 7,199 5,109 5,109
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THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

8. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE

Activities
undertaken Total funds Total fund
directly 2025 2024
£ £ £
Marketing and administrative costs 7,199 7,199 5,109
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9. STAFF COSTS

The average head count of employees during the year was Nil (2024: Nil).

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).

10. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees.

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

82045
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025 1,750,047
Additions 57,845
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At 31 December 2025 1,807,892
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Depreciation
At 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025 –
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Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025 1,807,892
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At 31 December 2024 1,750,047
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STOCKS
2025 2024
£ £
Raw materials and consumables 700 1,500
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12. STOCKS

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THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

13. DEBTORS

2025 2024
£ £
Other debtors 40,139 43,424
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14. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
2025 2024
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 7,891 11,650
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15. CREDITORS: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025 2024
£ £
Other creditors 200,000
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200,000
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The Trust was granted an unsecured, interest-free loan of £200,000 by a member, to be used as needed solely for the construction of 82045. Repayment will not commence until after completion of the locomotive and its entry into revenue-earning service.

16. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
1 January 31 December
2025 Income Expenditure 2025
£ £ £ £
General funds 988,366 129,972 (7,199)
1,111,139
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1 January 31 December
2024 Income Expenditure 2024
£ £ £ £
General funds 916,527 76,948 (5,109)
988,366
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THE 82045 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

16. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS (continued)

Restricted funds

Restricted funds
1 January 31 December
2025 Income Expenditure
2025
£ £ £ £
Locomotive boiler, wheels and motion 1,038,559 22,479 –
1,061,038
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1 January 31 December
2024 Income Expenditure
2024
£ £ £ £
Locomotive boiler, wheels and motion 1,013,889 24,670 –
1,038,559
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ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestricted Restricted
Total Funds
Funds Funds
2025
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 1,150,913 656,978
1,807,891
Current assets 168,117 404,060
572,177
Creditors less than 1 year (7,891) –
(7,891)
Creditors greater than 1 year (200,000) –
(200,000)
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Net assets 1,111,139 1,061,038
2,172,177
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Unrestricted Restricted
Total Funds
Funds Funds
2024
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 1,095,669 654,378
1,750,047
Current assets 104,348 384,180
488,528
Creditors less than 1 year (11,650) –
(11,650)
Creditors greater than 1 year (200,000) –
(200,000)
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Net assets 988,367 1,038,558
2,026,925
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17. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

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