# Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1093098 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1093098)
- Website: https://www.altrinchamelectric.org.uk
- Latest income: £692; spending £375
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Other names: Aerps (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/altrincham-electric-railway-preservation-society

Preservation of railway heritageOrganisation of public lecturesOrganisation of educational and heritage visits for the publicPublication of information on railway heritage information; in books, pamphlets, newsletters and on a website

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £692 | £375 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £590 | £1,225 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £844 | £724 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,884 | £5,857 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £994 | £16k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public in particular by the Preservation and exhibition of rolling stock, artefacts, relics and other such documents relating to the manchester south junction & Altrincham (msj&a) line and elsewhere, which are of historic or scientific importance

## What it funds

Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society reported income of £692 and spending of £375. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £24.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (altrinchamelectric.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

### Does Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society give each year?

The register does not break out Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £375. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,835 a year.

### How large is Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society?

In its latest reported year Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society reported income of £692 and spending of £375.


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