Br Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1154700
- Status
- Registered
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Oct. 26, 2025. Filing history
- Registered
- Nov. 21, 2013
- Legal form
- CIO
Address
- Address
- Aurora House
Deltic Avenue
Rooksley
Milton Keynes
MK13 8LW
Contact
- Phone
- 07867 875344
- media@theduke.uk.com
- Website
theduke.uk.com
Activities
The Trust will overhaul and operate the locomotive (71000 Duke of Gloucester) as closely as possible to its original condition, but accounting for modern demands. The overhaul of the locomotive has continued through the year. Tyseley Locomotive Works continues to employ an apprentice to focus on the locomotive.
Objects: To Advance Public Education And Particularly Scientific Learning And Skills Development By The Acquisition, Restoration, Preservation, Exhibition And Operation Of Such British Railways Steam Locomotives, Rolling Stock, Equipment And Artefacts, Relics, Documents And Records Of Historic And Scientific Interest As The Trustees May From Time To Time Decide.
Classification
- How
- Other Charitable Activities
- What
- Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- Children/young People, The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Region
- Throughout England
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | Oct. 26, 2025On time | £123,549 | £200,766 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | Sept. 27, 2024On time | £119,875 | £147,900 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | Sept. 25, 2023On time | £113,729 | £153,558 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | Aug. 29, 2022On time | £146,878 | £145,744 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | April 14, 2021On time | £117,846 | £138,863 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Adrian Peter Stockall | April 20, 2026 |
| Andrew Bailey | April 12, 2023 |
| Antony Robert Watson | April 20, 2026 |
| Mr Steve Wakeland | Dec. 8, 2015 |
| Phil Sanderson | Oct. 1, 2017 |
| Simon Michael Davies | April 20, 2026 |