01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC044351
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH14 1PB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Promotion of study and research into the former North British Railway, its constituent companies and its successors (together referred to as “the NBR”) and the dissemination of information relative to the NBR. The primary vehicle for this is the Group's Journal, published thrice-annually, comprising an eclectic selection of articles relating to the NBR. These are, principally, submitted by the membership themselves to reflect the Group's diverse interests, research and expertise. These are illustrated by photographs, maps and drawings, the latter often demonstrating a a high degree of professionalism. The Group's publications also include reprints of original documents, such as timetables, operating rules and publicity materials, sold through the Website The Group encourage social interaction among the members, both in person and, more recently, taking advantage of internet contact, as well as public interaction through attending model railway exhibitions.
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
The advancement of education and heritage by the promotion of study of and research into the former North British Railway, its constituent companies and its successors (collectively referred to as 'the NBR') and the dissemination of information relative to the NBR.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £12,911 | £11,180 | 0 | 24 December 2025 |
| 31 July 2024 | £14,263 | £12,525 | 0 | 12 February 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £15,715 | £14,072 | 0 | 21 November 2023 |
| 31 July 2022 | £14,796 | £14,376 | 0 | 30 November 2022 |
| 31 July 2021 | £15,926 | £13,467 | 0 | 1 December 2021 |
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
- 159/21 Slateford Road, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.nbrstudygroup.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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