--- title: "East Kent Railway Trust — check charity number 1095790 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Kent Railway Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1095790. Education/training charity based in Hawkinge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-kent-railway-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:09:58.074Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Kent Railway Trust is a registered charity (number 1095790) 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 £80,438 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 East Kent Railway Trust? Registered charity number 1095790 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Hawkinge Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £80,438 Website [www.eastkentrailway.co.uk](http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk/) ## What does East Kent Railway Trust do? The East Kent Railway Trust aims to preserve the railway and industrial heritage of South East England. This includes items relating to the former Kent Coalfields. ## What causes is East Kent Railway Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Kent Railway Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Kent 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=east-kent-railway-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Kent Railway Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. East Kent Railway Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1095790) 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 East Kent Railway Trust's charity number? East Kent Railway Trust's charity number is 1095790. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1095790? Search 1095790 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 East Kent Railway Trust do? The East Kent Railway Trust aims to preserve the railway and industrial heritage of South East England. This includes items relating to the former Kent Coalfields. Does East Kent Railway Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Kent 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 East Kent Railway Trust? East Kent Railway Trust's website is http://www.eastkentrailway.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/1095790).