01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC040039
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- AB117WH
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 16 December 2014 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by SC040039 Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust, which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 14 November 2008.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To advance knowledge and education in railway transport heritage for the public’s benefit by restoring the Ferryhill Engine Shed, Railway Turntable and to provide a heritage centre. For the advancement of heritage and educational purposes, to store, display and demonstrate railway heritage artefacts. and to incorporate a Men’s Shed. The Trust was formed in 2007 with the support of Aberdeen City Council to take over responsibility for the remaining Listed buildings and Structures which form part of the former Ferryhill Motive Power Depot which operated between 1850-1998. These consisted of the former Engine Shed, Listed Grade “B” by Historic Environment Scotland, the Ransomes and Rapier Railway Turntable, Listed Grade “A” and the remaining associated structures and sidings including the unique coaling bank. As a Heritage Centre open to the public, our main purpose is preserving the history of the railway and providing a venue where people of all ages can contribute.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 To advance knowledge of and education in railway transport heritage for the benefit of the public by way of restoring the Ferryhill Engine Shed and curtilage, and the Ferryhill Railway Turntable and curtilage, to provide a heritage centre. 4.2 For the advancement of heritage and educational purposes, to store, display and demonstrate railway heritage Specimens. 4.3 To provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and well-being of people of all ages and backgrounds living in Ferryhill, Aberdeen and surrounding areas. In furtherance of the above objectives, the Trust will 4.4 provide facilities for the operation of locomotive hauled railway trains. 4.5 provide workshop facilities to operate, repair, and maintain plant and equipment to support the functions of the Trust. 4.6 offer opportunities for people in the area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their choice. 4.7 reduce isolation of people in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental wellbeing. 4.8 develop the capacity of people in the area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £51,825 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £50,067 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 17 September 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £232,578 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £343,097 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 28 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £156,563 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £91,969 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 30 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £139,735 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £118,884 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 25 October 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £161,133 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £188,620 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 28 September 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Polmuir Avenue, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.frht.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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