--- title: "Derwent Valley Light Railway Society — check charity number 1161623 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Derwent Valley Light Railway Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161623. Education/training charity based in Murton Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/derwent-valley-light-railway-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:02:20.159Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Derwent Valley Light Railway Society is a registered charity (number 1161623) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £39,560 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Derwent Valley Light Railway Society? Registered charity number 1161623 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Murton Park Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £39,560 Website [www.dvlr.org.uk](http://www.dvlr.org.uk/) ## What does Derwent Valley Light Railway Society do? The Derwent Valley Light Railway Society (DVLRS) operates and maintains the last remaining stretch of the original Derwent Valley Light Railway (DVLR) that ran from York Foss Islands to Cliff Common near Selby. The railway is operated on behalf of and within the bounds of the Yorkshire Museum of Farming (YMF) at Murton, York, as an integral part of the Museum. ## What causes is Derwent Valley Light Railway Society registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Derwent Valley Light Railway Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Derwent Valley Light Railway Society 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=derwent-valley-light-railway-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dvlr.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Derwent Valley Light Railway Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Derwent Valley Light Railway Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161623) 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 Derwent Valley Light Railway Society's charity number? Derwent Valley Light Railway Society's charity number is 1161623. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161623? Search 1161623 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 Derwent Valley Light Railway Society do? The Derwent Valley Light Railway Society (DVLRS) operates and maintains the last remaining stretch of the original Derwent Valley Light Railway (DVLR) that ran from York Foss Islands to Cliff Common near Selby. The railway is operated on behalf of and within the bounds of the Yorkshire Museum of Farming (YMF) at Murton, York, as an integral part of the Museum. Does Derwent Valley Light Railway Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derwent Valley Light Railway Society. 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 Derwent Valley Light Railway Society? Derwent Valley Light Railway Society's website is http://www.dvlr.org.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/1161623).