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Registered charity · No. 1199296Aughton

Festiniog Railway Heritage Group

Festiniog Railway Heritage Group is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Aughton.

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Festiniog Railway Heritage Group is a registered charity (number 1199296) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £49,050 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Festiniog Railway Heritage Group?

Registered charity number
1199296
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Aughton
Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
£49,050

What does Festiniog Railway Heritage Group do?

We publish the results of research and may provide funding. We give grants for creating replicas of items that have been lost or destroyed and to support groups using the crafts historically used by the Ffestiniog Railway. We give grants to preserve the historic appearance of artefacts used by the FR. We encourage education of the railway's staff in heritage matters.

What causes is Festiniog Railway Heritage Group registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Festiniog Railway Heritage Group yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Festiniog Railway Heritage Group 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Festiniog Railway Heritage Group a legitimate charity?
Yes. Festiniog Railway Heritage Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1199296) 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 Festiniog Railway Heritage Group's charity number?
Festiniog Railway Heritage Group's charity number is 1199296. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1199296?
Search 1199296 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 Festiniog Railway Heritage Group do?
We publish the results of research and may provide funding. We give grants for creating replicas of items that have been lost or destroyed and to support groups using the crafts historically used by the Ffestiniog Railway. We give grants to preserve the historic appearance of artefacts used by the FR. We encourage education of the railway's staff in heritage matters.
Does Festiniog Railway Heritage Group have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Festiniog Railway Heritage Group. 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 Festiniog Railway Heritage Group?
Festiniog Railway Heritage Group's website is https://www.frheritage.org.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.