# DOWNS LIGHT RAILWAY TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1195660
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Aug. 31, 2021
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1195660


## Contact

- **Address:** Downs Light Railway Trust, C/O The Downs Malvern, Brockhill Road, Colwall, Worcestershire
- **Postcode:** WR13 6EY
- **Phone:** 01684 544100
- **Email:** info@DLRTrust.co.uk



## Activities

**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.”

**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&#x27;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.




## 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



## Geography

- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **David John Harvey** | Chair | Oct. 15, 2025 |
| Dr David Richard Peter Guy |  | Oct. 15, 2025 |
| Dr Sarah Caroline Guy |  | Oct. 15, 2025 |




