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title: "Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust — check charity number 1178157 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178157. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Forest Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dean-forest-railway-museum-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:07:55.545Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust is a registered charity (number 1178157) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £9,650 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust?

Registered charity number

1178157

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Forest Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£9,650

Website

[www.deanforestrailway.co.uk](http://www.deanforestrailway.co.uk/)

## What does Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust do?

The charity operates a railway museum in the main building of the Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Lydney, Glos.

## What causes is Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178157) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust's charity number?

Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust's charity number is 1178157. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1178157?

Search 1178157 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust do?

The charity operates a railway museum in the main building of the Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Lydney, Glos.

Does Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust?

Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust's website is http://www.deanforestrailway.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1178157).