--- title: "Hayling Light Railway Limited — check charity number 1197020 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hayling Light Railway Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197020. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Eastoke Corner Depot. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hayling-light-railway-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:48:52.719Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hayling Light Railway Limited is a registered charity (number 1197020) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £245,401 (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 Hayling Light Railway Limited? Registered charity number 1197020 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Eastoke Corner Depot Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £245,401 Website [www.haylinglightrailway.org](http://www.haylinglightrailway.org/) ## What does Hayling Light Railway Limited do? The charity runs a light railway on the seafront of Hayling Island, Hampshire. ## What causes is Hayling Light Railway Limited registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hayling Light Railway Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hayling Light Railway 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=hayling-light-railway-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.haylinglightrailway.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hayling Light Railway Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Hayling Light Railway Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197020) 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 Hayling Light Railway Limited's charity number? Hayling Light Railway Limited's charity number is 1197020. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197020? Search 1197020 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 Hayling Light Railway Limited do? The charity runs a light railway on the seafront of Hayling Island, Hampshire. Does Hayling Light Railway Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hayling Light Railway 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 Hayling Light Railway Limited? Hayling Light Railway Limited's website is http://www.haylinglightrailway.org — 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/1197020).