--- title: "East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited — check charity number 701034 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 701034. Education/training charity based in Town Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-lancashire-railway-trust-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:27:21.693Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited is a registered charity (number 701034) 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 £86,588 (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 East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited? Registered charity number 701034 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Town Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £86,588 ## What does East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited do? The charity aims to educate the public on technical matters relating to railways, their construction and maintenance, engines, steam tractions and engineering skills and the importance of the railway in the industrial and social history of the towns and villages on the line from Heywood to Rawtenstall. ## What causes is East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited 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-lancashire-railway-trust-limited&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 701034) 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 Lancashire Railway Trust Limited's charity number? East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited's charity number is 701034. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 701034? Search 701034 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 Lancashire Railway Trust Limited do? The charity aims to educate the public on technical matters relating to railways, their construction and maintenance, engines, steam tractions and engineering skills and the importance of the railway in the industrial and social history of the towns and villages on the line from Heywood to Rawtenstall. Does East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lancashire Railway Trust 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 England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited? East Lancashire Railway Trust Limited 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/701034).