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title: "Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association — check charity number 1172852 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172852. Education/training charity based in Mewsbrook Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/littlehampton-heritage-railway-association
retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:43:35.916Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association is a registered charity (number 1172852) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £50,725 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association?

Registered charity number

1172852

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Mewsbrook Park

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£50,725

Website

[www.littlehamptonminiaturerailway.com](http://www.littlehamptonminiaturerailway.com/)

## What does Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association do?

The Principal objective of the Trust is to preserve and operate the historic miniature railway which runs along the seafront at Littlehampton in West Sussex and to develop the heritage centre attached thereto for the benefit and education of future generations.

## What causes is Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172852) 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 Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association's charity number?

Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association's charity number is 1172852. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1172852?

Search 1172852 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 Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association do?

The Principal objective of the Trust is to preserve and operate the historic miniature railway which runs along the seafront at Littlehampton in West Sussex and to develop the heritage centre attached thereto for the benefit and education of future generations.

Does Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association. 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 Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association?

Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association's website is http://www.littlehamptonminiaturerailway.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/1172852).