--- title: "Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO — check charity number 1185962 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185962. Education/training charity based in Carlton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gowrie-locomotive-trust-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:58:24.299Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO is a registered charity (number 1185962) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £54,471 (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 Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO? Registered charity number 1185962 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Carlton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £54,471 Website [www.gowrielocomotivetrust.com](http://www.gowrielocomotivetrust.com/) ## What does Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO do? (1) The construction of a working, close replica of the narrow gauge steam locomotive GOWRIE, the original of which was built in 1908 by the Hunslet Engine Co. of Leeds (works number 979) for the North Wales Narrow Gauge Railway to Fairlie's Patent Design. Modifications to the original design shall be limited to those necessary to comply with appropriate legislation in force at the time ## What causes is Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO 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=gowrie-locomotive-trust-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gowrielocomotivetrust.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185962) 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 Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO's charity number? Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO's charity number is 1185962. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185962? Search 1185962 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 Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO do? (1) The construction of a working, close replica of the narrow gauge steam locomotive GOWRIE, the original of which was built in 1908 by the Hunslet Engine Co. of Leeds (works number 979) for the North Wales Narrow Gauge Railway to Fairlie's Patent Design. Modifications to the original design shall be limited to those necessary to comply with appropriate legislation in force at the time Does Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO. 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 Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO? Gowrie Locomotive Trust CIO's website is http://www.gowrielocomotivetrust.com — 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/1185962).