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Registered charity · No. SC040039SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO

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Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
£51,825
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
£50,067
Registered charity number
SC040039
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Aberdeenshire

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Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO (number SC040039) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO do?

To advance knowledge and education in railway transport heritage for the public’s benefit by restoring the Ferryhill Engine Shed, Railway Turntable and to provide a heritage centre. For the advancement of heritage and educational purposes, to store, display and demonstrate railway heritage artefacts. and to incorporate a Men’s Shed. The Trust was formed in 2007 with the support of Aberdeen City Council to take over responsibility for the remaining Listed buildings and Structures which form part of the former Ferryhill Motive Power Depot which operated between 1850-1998. These consisted of th…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO

Answers Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Aberdeenshire

What causes is Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO as a registered charity (number SC040039) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO's charity number?
Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO's charity number is SC040039. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040039?
Search SC040039 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO do?
To advance knowledge and education in railway transport heritage for the public’s benefit by restoring the Ferryhill Engine Shed, Railway Turntable and to provide a heritage centre. For the advancement of heritage and educational purposes, to store, display and demonstrate railway heritage artefacts. and to incorporate a Men’s Shed. The Trust was formed in 2007 with the support of Aberdeen City Council to take over responsibility for the remaining Listed buildings and Structures which form part of the former Ferryhill Motive Power Depot which operated between 1850-1998. These consisted of th…
Does Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO?
Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.frht.org.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.
When was Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO registered as a charity?
Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO was entered on the register on 14 November 2008.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.