01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047437
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA5 9AS
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our charity Renfrewshire Model Railway Club aims to educate the public about and preserve the hobby of model railways. We achieve this by hosting and attending exhibitions, fostering interest and appreciation for the hobby. Providing a supportive environment for members to learn and refine their model-building skills, from basic construction to advanced techniques. Encouraging the exchange of ideas and expertise among members through social gatherings and workshops. Emphasizing the importance of research and historical accuracy in model railway design, connecting the hobby to real-world railway history. Recently we have undertaken the task of running various free courses on how to build a model railway totally paid for by a grant we received.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objectives of the club shall be to advance education, heritage and science and to provide recreational facilities and activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the public benefit. This will be achieved by: a) Promoting model railways and its relationship to rail transport by encouraging participation in, and enjoyment of, railway modelling and to display model railways amongst members of the public. b) Providing an environment where developing and expanding the understanding, application and knowledge of the skills required to build and operate model railways can be fostered. c) Offering our members the opportunity to enjoy the exchange of ideas and knowledge of model building in a social, constructive and enjoyable environment. d) Applying the use of historical research, photographic evidence, ordnance survey mapping, topographical and building structures to enhance the building of layouts.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £43,290 | £31,477 | 0 | 28 July 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £27,060 | £29,220 | 0 | 27 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £22,605 | £23,445 | 0 | 18 April 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £11,788 | £19,547 | 0 | 31 August 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £1,577 | £6,537 | 0 | 6 February 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
- 20 Stoddart Square, Elderslie
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.renfrewshiremrc.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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