--- title: "Nene Valley Railway — check charity number 263617 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Nene Valley Railway a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 263617. Education/training charity based in Wansford Station. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nene-valley-railway retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:25:05.928Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Nene Valley Railway is a registered charity (number 263617) 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 £1,121,445 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Nene Valley Railway? Registered charity number 263617 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Wansford Station Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £1,121,445 Website [www.nvr.org.uk](http://www.nvr.org.uk/) ## What does Nene Valley Railway do? The charity promotes the permanent preservation of lines, locomotives, rolling stock, buildings and equipment of railway interest of actual or potential historic or scientific importance and educational value. These items to be exhibited to members of the public and, where possible, operated to demonstrate the working and operation of railways in general and some aspects in particular. ## What causes is Nene Valley Railway registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Nene Valley Railway yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Nene Valley Railway 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=nene-valley-railway&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nvr.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Nene Valley Railway a legitimate charity? Yes. Nene Valley Railway is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 263617) 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 Nene Valley Railway's charity number? Nene Valley Railway's charity number is 263617. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 263617? Search 263617 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 Nene Valley Railway do? The charity promotes the permanent preservation of lines, locomotives, rolling stock, buildings and equipment of railway interest of actual or potential historic or scientific importance and educational value. These items to be exhibited to members of the public and, where possible, operated to demonstrate the working and operation of railways in general and some aspects in particular. Does Nene Valley Railway have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nene Valley Railway. 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 Nene Valley Railway? Nene Valley Railway's website is http://www.nvr.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/263617).