Question 1

What is the mission of WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY ASSOCIATION?

Accepted Answer

Our Association is established to promote education in the heritage of the railway from Taunton to Minehead by restoring, preserving and displaying railway locomotives, carriages, wagons and other artefacts (including documents, drawings, photographs, recordings and films) of historical interest and the buildings connected therewith.

Question 2

What is the financial size of WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY ASSOCIATION?

Accepted Answer

WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY ASSOCIATION is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,400,025 and total expenditure of £629,202.

Question 3

How does WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY ASSOCIATION allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 75.5% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 24.5% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY ASSOCIATION?

Accepted Answer

WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY ASSOCIATION employs 3 staff members and is supported by 40 volunteers.

Question 5

Does WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY ASSOCIATION receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY ASSOCIATION pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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