Downs Light Railway Trust
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1195660
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Aug. 31, 2021
- Legal form
- CIO
Address
- Address
- Downs Light Railway Trust
C/O The Downs Malvern
Brockhill Road
Colwall
Worcestershire
WR13 6EY
Contact
- Phone
- 01684544100
- [email protected]
Activities
The Downs Light Railway Trust furthers the education of young people aged from 7 years and upwards in practical engineering mediums and railway operation, preserving the world's oldest private miniature railway. These activities promotion of youth engagement and career opportunities for young people in heritage and national railways, and other STEM related industries.
Objects: To Advance Public Education By The Restoration, Preservation, Maintenance, Operation And Development Of The Downs Light Railway As A Heritage Asset For The Provision Of Practical Education To Young People Between The Ages Of 7 To 18, In Particular But Not Exclusively By:a. Educating Young People In Engineering Disciplines, Including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Design, And Workshop Practice; Andb. Promoting Science, Technology And Engineering Focused Activities And Careers.”
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Education/training
- Who
- Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £3,878 | £6,362 |
| March 31, 2024 | £2,463 | £4,617 |
| March 31, 2023 | £63,735 | £5,526 |
| March 31, 2022 | £8,555 | — |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| David John Harvey (Chair) | Oct. 15, 2025 |
| Dr David Richard Peter Guy | Oct. 15, 2025 |
| Dr Sarah Caroline Guy | Oct. 15, 2025 |
Nearby
- Inner Wheel Club Of Malvern Benevolent Fund 0.3 mi
- The Colwall Parish Charity 0.3 mi
- Colwall Community Church 0.4 mi
- Colwall Youth Project 0.4 mi
- Swim Inspiration 0.5 mi