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Famous Trains Model Railway is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Famous Trains Model Railway (number 1126173) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Famous Trains Model Railway do?
TO ADVANCE THE ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC VISITING MARKEATON PARK IN DERBY IN THE SUBJECTS OF RAILWAY HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING AND OPERATION, BY PROVIDING A 1:76 SCALE MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT IN A BUILDING. TO HELP VOLUNTEERS GAIN APPROPRIATE SKILLS IN CARPENTRY, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS, ELECTRONICS AND MODELMAKING. TO RAISE FUNDS FOR REGISTERED CHARITY 1058991 RAILWAY CHILDREN.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Famous Trains Model Railway
Answers Famous Trains Model Railway gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Famous Trains Model Railway as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Derby City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
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Is Famous Trains Model Railway a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Famous Trains Model Railway as a registered charity (number 1126173) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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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Famous Trains Model Railway's charity number is 1126173. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Famous Trains Model Railway do?
TO ADVANCE THE ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC VISITING MARKEATON PARK IN DERBY IN THE SUBJECTS OF RAILWAY HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING AND OPERATION, BY PROVIDING A 1:76 SCALE MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT IN A BUILDING. TO HELP VOLUNTEERS GAIN APPROPRIATE SKILLS IN CARPENTRY, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS, ELECTRONICS AND MODELMAKING. TO RAISE FUNDS FOR REGISTERED CHARITY 1058991 RAILWAY CHILDREN.
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How can I donate to Famous Trains Model Railway?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Famous Trains Model Railway?
The register records Famous Trains Model Railway as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Famous Trains Model Railway registered as a charity?
Famous Trains Model Railway was entered on the register on 6 October 2008.