Barnstaple & Yeo Valley Railway Trust
Yeo Valley Trust
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1202037
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Feb. 22, 2023
- Legal form
- CIO
Address
- Address
- Station House
Bratton Fleming
Barnstaple
EX31 4SD
Contact
- Phone
- 01271 883614
- [email protected]
- Website
yvt.org.uk
Activities
The Trust supports the preservation and eventual restoration of the southern section of the former L&B railway route, from Wistlandpound and Barnstaple, by financially aiding projects such as the purchase of sections of trackbed, restoration/rebuilding of historic features, and conservation management along the former railway route. The Trust works with Exmoor Associates CIC.
Objects: (1) The Preservation And Restoration Of The Southern Section Of The Former Lynton & Barnstaple Narrow-Gauge Railway, To Include Trackbed, Stations, Bridges, Viaducts, Culverts, Cuttings, Out Buildings, Adjacent Land (e.g. Woodland) And Any Rolling Stock That The Trust May Buy, Store, Borrow, Or Loan.(2) The Advancement Of Education In The History And Operation Of The Aforementioned Railway And Railways Generally By The Preservation And Display Of Historic Artefacts, Relics And Documents Of The Railway Or Railways, Carrying Out Of Research Into The History And Operation Of The Railway Or Railways Generally, The Study Of Local History In Relation Thereto And The Publication Or Other Dissemination Of The Results Of Such Research And Study, And By The Provision Of Educational And Training Facilities For Those Engaged In The Restoration And Operation Of The Railway Or Railways In General.
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Who
- The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Devon
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £916,140 | £17,295 | £1,136,790 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £239,768 | £1,823 | — |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Anne Belsey | Sept. 23, 2023 |
| Bruce Ian Knights | Nov. 20, 2025 |
| Charles Gardner | Nov. 20, 2025 |
| Christopher George Duffell | March 8, 2025 |
| David Ian Cameron | Oct. 25, 2023 |
| Jacqueline Wright | Nov. 2, 2023 |
| Michael R Buse | March 24, 2026 |
| Peter James | Oct. 25, 2023 |
| Philip Heathcote | March 24, 2026 |
| Richard Landen | July 6, 2024 |