Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Dean Forest Railway Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Dean Forest Railway Society (number 1183538) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Dean Forest Railway Society do?
We are concerned with the preservation, development and restoration of the Dean Forest Railway, together with the education of the public in the history of the railways in the Forest of Dean, and education in skills pertinent to the maintenance and operation of a heritage railway. We raise funds, recruit volunteers and undertake projects for the railway's development.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dean Forest Railway Society
Answers Dean Forest Railway Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Dean Forest Railway Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Dean Forest Railway Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Dfrs; Dfr Society
Where it says it operates
Gloucestershire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Dean Forest Railway Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Dean Forest Railway Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dean Forest Railway Society.
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Is Dean Forest Railway Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Dean Forest Railway Society as a registered charity (number 1183538) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Dean Forest Railway Society's charity number?
Dean Forest Railway Society's charity number is 1183538. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1183538?
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What does Dean Forest Railway Society do?
We are concerned with the preservation, development and restoration of the Dean Forest Railway, together with the education of the public in the history of the railways in the Forest of Dean, and education in skills pertinent to the maintenance and operation of a heritage railway. We raise funds, recruit volunteers and undertake projects for the railway's development.
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How can I donate to Dean Forest Railway Society?
Dean Forest Railway Society's website listed in our register data is http://dfrsociety.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Dean Forest Railway Society?
The register records Dean Forest Railway Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Dean Forest Railway Society's trustees paid?
Dean Forest Railway Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Dean Forest Railway Society registered as a charity?
Dean Forest Railway Society was entered on the register on 22 May 2019.