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The Weardale Railway Trust

03226401

active
private limited guarant nsc 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, Stanhope, 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

Michael Richard Duncan Wood

director · Since 15/11/2003

British · England · Age 76

Gerald Christopher Mudd

director · Since 14/02/2006

British · United Kingdom · Age 87

Mark Woodhams

director · Since 30/06/2015

British · England · Age 62

Robert John Dingle

director · Since 20/08/2018

British · England · Age 75

Jean Clarke

director · Since 17/07/2019

British · England · Age 73

Jean Clarke

secretary · Since 14/03/2020

Thomas John Hatton

director · Since 02/10/2021

British · United Kingdom · Age 40

David Smith

director · Since 14/10/2024

British · England · Age 74

Peter Hoare

director · Since 11/11/2024

British · England · Age 62

Former

David Leonard Butler

director · Resigned 31/05/1999

Clifford Daniel Occomore

secretary · Resigned 31/05/1999

Alastair Hilton Downie

director · Resigned 02/10/2001

Brian Michael Cox

director · Resigned 22/12/2001

Edythe Miriam Ashton

director · Resigned 03/10/2002

David Ashton

director · Resigned 03/10/2002

Donald Brookes

director · Resigned 16/11/2002

Patricia Ann Brookes

secretary · Resigned 16/11/2002

John Chatfield

secretary · Resigned 12/04/2004

Gilbert Chatfield

director · Resigned 05/06/2004

Anita Atkinson

director · Resigned 13/07/2004

Patricia Ann Brookes

director · Resigned 12/07/2005

Christopher David Ford

director · Resigned 12/11/2005

John Chatfield

director · Resigned 14/02/2006

Trevor Horner

director · Resigned 30/06/2007

David Leonard Butler

director · Resigned 17/11/2007

Frank Ian Holmes

director · Resigned 11/11/2008

Trevor Edward Hewitt

director · Resigned 11/11/2008

Ian Gardner

director · Resigned 11/11/2008

Kevin Gathwaite

director · Resigned 14/11/2009

Graham Lord

director · Resigned 18/07/2010

John David Foxton

director · Resigned 01/12/2010

Kevin Andrew Hillary

director · Resigned 01/12/2010

David Million

director · Resigned 01/12/2010

David James Bullows

director · Resigned 17/11/2012

Clive Elsdon

director · Resigned 17/11/2012

Brian Michael Cox

director · Resigned 01/03/2013

Trevor Edward Hewitt

director · Resigned 03/04/2013

James Andrew Lynn

secretary · Resigned 20/11/2013

John Hargreaves

director · Resigned 08/11/2014

Kevin Andrew Hillary

director · Resigned 14/11/2015

Ruth Anna Carroll

director · Resigned 28/06/2016

John Harold Askwith

director · Resigned 24/03/2018

Anthony Slack

secretary · Resigned 24/03/2018

Peter William John Baker

director · Resigned 08/08/2018

Paul Wilson

secretary · Resigned 02/03/2020

Richard John Maughan

director · Resigned 02/10/2021

Peter Kearsley

director · Resigned 24/10/2024

Luke Allan Holmes

director · Resigned 21/12/2024

Simon Adams

director · Resigned 26/04/2025

John Harold Askwith

director · Resigned 25/04/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Anthony Slack

Ceased 16/07/2018

Mr Kevin Richardson

Ceased 20/07/2023

Dr Robert John Dingle

Ceased 20/07/2023

Mrs Jean Clarke

Ceased 20/07/2023

Change History

officer appointedWOODHAMS, Mark
2026-06-08
officer appointedHOARE, Peter, Dr
2026-06-08
officer appointedMUDD, Gerald Christopher
2026-06-08
officer appointedSMITH, David, Dr
2026-06-08
officer appointedWOOD, Michael Richard Duncan, Dr
2026-06-08
officer appointedCLARKE, Jean
2026-06-08
officer appointedCLARKE, Jean
2026-06-08
officer appointedDINGLE, Robert John, Dr
2026-06-08
officer appointedHATTON, Thomas John
2026-06-08
typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
2026-06-08

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)

address line1Stanhope Station Station Road
2026-06-08

STANHOPE STATION STATION ROAD

post townBishop Auckland
2026-06-08

BISHOP AUCKLAND

statusactive
2026-06-08

Active

CompanyRankvs 55+ SIC 49100 peers
62

Financial strength88th 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 RatioImplied Profit
20267.11+£0
20267.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.