# BARNSTAPLE & YEO VALLEY RAILWAY TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1202037
- **Other names:** YEO VALLEY TRUST
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Feb. 22, 2023
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1202037


## Contact

- **Address:** Station House, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple
- **Postcode:** EX31 4SD
- **Phone:** 01271 883614
- **Email:** info@byvrt.org.uk
- **Website:** https://yvt.org.uk/



## Activities

**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.

**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.




## 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

- Devon



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £916140 | £17295 | £1136790 | 0 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £239768 | £1823 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Anne Belsey — appointed Sept. 23, 2023
- Bruce Ian Knights — appointed Nov. 20, 2025
- Charles Gardner — appointed Nov. 20, 2025
- Christopher George Duffell — appointed March 8, 2025
- David Ian Cameron — appointed Oct. 25, 2023
- Jacqueline Wright — appointed Nov. 2, 2023
- Michael R Buse — appointed March 24, 2026
- Peter James — appointed Oct. 25, 2023
- Philip Heathcote — appointed March 24, 2026
- Richard Landen — appointed July 6, 2024