# Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1067272 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1067272)
- Website: https://www.rerps.co.uk
- Latest income: £43.3k; spending £4,390
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Other names: Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 12
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ravenglass-and-eskdale-railway-preservation-society-trust

Support operation of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | £43.3k | £4,390 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2025 | £10.4k | £311 | not filed |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £5,144 | £289 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £17k | £3,553 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £17.5k | £7,088 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To preserve the Railway line between Ravenglass and Eskdale in the county of Cumbria and the maintenance and protection of such structures buildings plant locomotives rolling stock and equipment on or adjacent to or connected with the said Railway as are of historical, cultural, architectural, constructional or scientific interest or exhibit craftsmanship worthy of Preservation

## What it funds

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Trust reported income of £43.3k and spending of £4,390. Over its last 5 reported years, to 28 Feb 2026, it spent £15.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (rerps.co.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 Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Trust fund?

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

### Does Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 28 Feb 2026 was £4,390. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,126 a year.

### How large is Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Trust?

In its latest reported year Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Trust reported income of £43.3k and spending of £4,390.


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