--- title: "Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited — check charity number 266801 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 266801. Education/training charity based in Redhill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/merchant-navy-locomotive-preservation-society-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:12:58.555Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited is a registered charity (number 266801) 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 £454,878 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited? Registered charity number 266801 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Redhill Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £454,878 Website [www.clan-line.org.uk](http://www.clan-line.org.uk/) ## What does Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited do? The object and principal activity of the M.N.L.P.S. is to preserve and maintain in an operational condition, to main line standards, ex-British Railways Southern Region 'Merchant Navy' Class locomotive No. 35028 'Clan Line' and to encourage and promote public interest in the preservation of steam and other railway locomotives and rolling stock, railway machinery & equipment of historical interest. ## What causes is Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society 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=merchant-navy-locomotive-preservation-society-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.clan-line.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 266801) 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 Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited's charity number? Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited's charity number is 266801. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 266801? Search 266801 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 Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited do? The object and principal activity of the M.N.L.P.S. is to preserve and maintain in an operational condition, to main line standards, ex-British Railways Southern Region 'Merchant Navy' Class locomotive No. 35028 'Clan Line' and to encourage and promote public interest in the preservation of steam and other railway locomotives and rolling stock, railway machinery & equipment of historical interest. Does Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society 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 Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited? Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited's website is http://www.clan-line.org.uk — 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/266801).