--- title: "Downs Light Railway Trust — check charity number 1195660 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Downs Light Railway Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1195660. General Charitable Purposes charity based in C/O The Downs Malvern. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/downs-light-railway-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:50:11.379Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Downs Light Railway Trust is a registered charity (number 1195660) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £3,878 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Downs Light Railway Trust? Registered charity number 1195660 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location C/O The Downs Malvern Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,878 ## What does Downs Light Railway Trust do? The Downs Light Railway Trust furthers the education of young people aged from 7 years and upwards in practical engineering mediums and railway operation, preserving the world's oldest private miniature railway. These activities promotion of youth engagement and career opportunities for young people in heritage and national railways, and other STEM related industries. ## What causes is Downs Light Railway Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Downs Light Railway Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Downs Light Railway 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) ## 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=downs-light-railway-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Downs Light Railway Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Downs Light Railway Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195660) 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 Downs Light Railway Trust's charity number? Downs Light Railway Trust's charity number is 1195660. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1195660? Search 1195660 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 Downs Light Railway Trust do? The Downs Light Railway Trust furthers the education of young people aged from 7 years and upwards in practical engineering mediums and railway operation, preserving the world's oldest private miniature railway. These activities promotion of youth engagement and career opportunities for young people in heritage and national railways, and other STEM related industries. Does Downs Light Railway Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Downs Light Railway 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 Downs Light Railway Trust? Downs Light Railway Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1195660).