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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

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