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The Weardale Railway Trust

03226401

active
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

STANHOPE STATION STATION ROAD, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL13 2YS
Incorporated 18/07/1996

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/07/2025

Due 26/07/2026

On track

Industry

49100
Passenger rail transport, interurban

Officers

Jean Clarke

secretary · Since 14/03/2020

Jean Clarke

director · Since 17/07/2019

British

Robert John Dingle

director · Since 20/08/2018

British

Thomas John Hatton

director · Since 02/10/2021

British

Peter Hoare

director · Since 11/11/2024

British

Gerald Christopher Mudd

director · Since 14/02/2006

British

David Smith

director · Since 14/10/2024

British

Michael Richard Duncan Wood

director · Since 15/11/2003

British

Mark Woodhams

director · Since 30/06/2015

British

Former

Patricia Ann Brookes

secretary · Resigned 16/11/2002

John Chatfield

secretary · Resigned 12/04/2004

James Andrew Lynn

secretary · Resigned 20/11/2013

Clifford Daniel Occomore

secretary · Resigned 31/05/1999

Anthony Slack

secretary · Resigned 24/03/2018

Paul Wilson

secretary · Resigned 02/03/2020

Simon Adams

director · Resigned 26/04/2025

David Ashton

director · Resigned 03/10/2002

Edythe Miriam Ashton

director · Resigned 03/10/2002

John Harold Askwith

director · Resigned 25/04/2026

John Harold Askwith

director · Resigned 24/03/2018

Anita Atkinson

director · Resigned 13/07/2004

Peter William John Baker

director · Resigned 08/08/2018

Donald Brookes

director · Resigned 16/11/2002

Patricia Ann Brookes

director · Resigned 12/07/2005

David James Bullows

director · Resigned 17/11/2012

David Leonard Butler

director · Resigned 17/11/2007

David Leonard Butler

director · Resigned 31/05/1999

Ruth Anna Carroll

director · Resigned 28/06/2016

Gilbert Chatfield

director · Resigned 05/06/2004

John Chatfield

director · Resigned 14/02/2006

Brian Michael Cox

director · Resigned 01/03/2013

Brian Michael Cox

director · Resigned 22/12/2001

Alastair Hilton Downie

director · Resigned 02/10/2001

Clive Elsdon

director · Resigned 17/11/2012

Christopher David Ford

director · Resigned 12/11/2005

John David Foxton

director · Resigned 01/12/2010

Ian Gardner

director · Resigned 11/11/2008

Kevin Gathwaite

director · Resigned 14/11/2009

John Hargreaves

director · Resigned 08/11/2014

Trevor Edward Hewitt

director · Resigned 03/04/2013

Trevor Edward Hewitt

director · Resigned 11/11/2008

Kevin Andrew Hillary

director · Resigned 14/11/2015

Kevin Andrew Hillary

director · Resigned 01/12/2010

Frank Ian Holmes

director · Resigned 11/11/2008

Luke Allan Holmes

director · Resigned 21/12/2024

Trevor Horner

director · Resigned 30/06/2007

Peter Kearsley

director · Resigned 24/10/2024

Graham Lord

director · Resigned 18/07/2010

Richard John Maughan

director · Resigned 02/10/2021

David Million

director · Resigned 01/12/2010

CompanyRankvs 780+ SIC 49100 peers
62

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.11× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees0/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. No material uncertainties have been identified that may cast significant doubt on the Trust’s ability to continue as a going concern. Page 3 Page 4 The We

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2026

Net Worth

£229k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£89k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£82k

Working capital

Current Assets

£96k

Current Liabilities

£13k

Fixed Assets

£147k

Debtors

£6k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£229k
Interest receivable£711
Signed by Dr Robert Dingle Trustee 16/03/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20267.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.