Ashford Model Railway Museum
Aimrec
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1168774
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Aug. 15, 2016
- Legal form
- Charitable company
Address
- Address
- Unit 2
Mill Farm Business Units
Fridd Lane
Bethersden
ASHFORD
Kent
Contact
- Phone
- 01233333877
- [email protected]
- Website
aimrec.co.uk
Activities
Bringing model railways to the community for learning, wellbeing and fun. Promoting education and personal development through research, planning, building, operation and display of model railways. Collaborative engagement with local heritage organisations to promote social and industrial history. Develop permanent museum and education centre to display heritage model railway assets & artefacts.
Objects: The Advancement Of Education For The Public Benefit By Designing, Building And Operating A Museum And Education Centre Focussing On Model Railways And Incorporating:- Displays Of Historic Model Railway Layouts And Artefacts In Their Industrial, Economic And Social Contexts;- Associated Exhibits And Facilities Connecting Model Railways With The Equivalent Features Of Actual Railways;- Education And Training Facilities Relating To The Artistic, Technical And Engineering Skills Associated With Model Railways; And- Exhibits Demonstrating The Role Played By The Town Of Ashford In The History Of The Railways
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- What
- Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Recreation
- Who
- Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Kent
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2024 | £61,350 | £37,271 |
| Oct. 31, 2023 | £34,956 | £16,361 |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | £34,364 | £12,013 |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | £61,752 | £6,149 |
| Feb. 28, 2021 | £6,620 | £5,126 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Frederick James William Garner | April 6, 2020 |
| Harry Ernest Maynard | Aug. 15, 2016 |
| Mr Cliff Parsons | Aug. 15, 2016 |
| Mark Jenner | June 1, 2025 |
| Rupert David Edward Brown | Aug. 15, 2016 |
| Stephen Beck | Jan. 6, 2025 |