Industrial Railway Society (number 1177413) 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 Industrial Railway Society do?
The publication of books, magazines and newsletters on all aspects of industrial railways and locomotives.The provision of a comprehensive archive consisting of books, drawings, photographs, maps etc covering all aspects of industrial railways and locomotives.Visits to industrial railway sites.The dissemination of historical information about industrial railways and locomotives
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Industrial Railway Society
Answers Industrial Railway Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission 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”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Industrial Railway Society 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
Industrial Railway Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
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.
What causes is Industrial Railway Society registered for?
Other Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Industrial Railway Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Industrial Railway Society.
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Is Industrial Railway Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Industrial Railway Society as a registered charity (number 1177413) 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.
What is Industrial Railway Society's charity number?
Industrial Railway Society's charity number is 1177413. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1177413?
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What does Industrial Railway Society do?
The publication of books, magazines and newsletters on all aspects of industrial railways and locomotives.The provision of a comprehensive archive consisting of books, drawings, photographs, maps etc covering all aspects of industrial railways and locomotives.Visits to industrial railway sites.The dissemination of historical information about industrial railways and locomotives
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Industrial Railway Society. 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 Industrial Railway Society?
Industrial Railway Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.irsociety.co.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Industrial Railway Society?
The register records Industrial Railway Society 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.
Are Industrial Railway Society's trustees paid?
Industrial Railway Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Industrial Railway Society registered as a charity?
Industrial Railway Society was entered on the register on 5 March 2018.