Is Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited as a registered charity (number NIC101640) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

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Does Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited?

Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.downrail.co.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.

Registered charity · No. NIC101640Memorandum and Articles

Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited

Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data

Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, culture.

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What are the key facts about Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £505,209
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £224,435
Registered charity number: NIC101640
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Memorandum and Articles
Register contact address detail (not service area): County Down
Website: www.downrail.co.uk

Quick answer

Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited (number NIC101640) is listed as registered in the CCNI 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 Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited do?

The object of the Company is to advance the education of the public in the History and Development of Railway Locomotion and Motor Vehicles of historic interest by the provision of a museum.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited

Answers Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited gave in its annual return to the CCNI 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”.

Where does Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited's money come from?

Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited reported £505k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were other income £411k (81%), trading and fundraising events £53k (11%), donations and legacies £41k (8%).

Other income£411k · 81%
Trading and fundraising events£53k · 11%
Donations and legacies£41k · 8%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 December 2015

What causes is Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture

Why is there no Clarity Score for Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited as a registered charity (number NIC101640) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). 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 Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited's charity number?: Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited's charity number is NIC101640. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC101640?: Search NIC101640 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited do?: The object of the Company is to advance the education of the public in the History and Development of Railway Locomotion and Motor Vehicles of historic interest by the provision of a museum.
Does Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited. 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited?: Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.downrail.co.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.
Where does Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited's money come from?: Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited reported £505k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were other income £411k (81%), trading and fundraising events £53k (11%), donations and legacies £41k (8%).
When was Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited registered as a charity?: Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society Limited was entered on the register on 16 December 2015.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.