--- title: "Leiston Works Railway Trust — check charity number 1149897 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leiston Works Railway Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1149897. Education/training charity based in Stowupland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leiston-works-railway-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:46:03.525Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leiston Works Railway Trust is a registered charity (number 1149897) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £6,448 (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 Leiston Works Railway Trust? Registered charity number 1149897 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stowupland Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £6,448 Website [www.leistonworksrailway.onesuffolk.net](https://www.leistonworksrailway.onesuffolk.net/) ## What does Leiston Works Railway Trust do? The Trust will advance the public education about the old railway line of the Garrett engineering works in Leiston by restoring and preserving part of line and running railway vehicles drawn by horses or locomotives, including the historic steam shunting locomotive "Sirapite". The trust will have open days providing demonstrations, activities and written, graphic and oral information. ## What causes is Leiston Works Railway Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leiston Works Railway Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leiston Works Railway Trust 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=leiston-works-railway-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.leistonworksrailway.onesuffolk.net/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leiston Works Railway Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Leiston Works Railway Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1149897) 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 Leiston Works Railway Trust's charity number? Leiston Works Railway Trust's charity number is 1149897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1149897? Search 1149897 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 Leiston Works Railway Trust do? The Trust will advance the public education about the old railway line of the Garrett engineering works in Leiston by restoring and preserving part of line and running railway vehicles drawn by horses or locomotives, including the historic steam shunting locomotive "Sirapite". The trust will have open days providing demonstrations, activities and written, graphic and oral information. Does Leiston Works Railway Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leiston Works Railway Trust. 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 Leiston Works Railway Trust? Leiston Works Railway Trust's website is https://www.leistonworksrailway.onesuffolk.net/ — 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/1149897).