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title: "Norfolk Railway Foundation — check charity number 1211755 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Norfolk Railway Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1211755. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Old Cromer Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/norfolk-railway-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:56:44.701Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Norfolk Railway Foundation is a registered charity (number 1211755) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Norfolk Railway Foundation?

Registered charity number

1211755

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Old Cromer Road

Website

[norfolkrailwayfoundation.org.uk](http://norfolkrailwayfoundation.org.uk/)

## What does Norfolk Railway Foundation do?

To work, often in partnership with other agencies, to preserve historic railway buildings in Norfolk and repurpose for community, educational and cultural use.To encourage lifelong learning, enhance STEM learning opportunities within these buildings, tell the story of how the railways influenced every aspect of life in Norfolk, from industry, through tourism, to changing diets in cities.

## What causes is Norfolk Railway Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Norfolk Railway Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Norfolk Railway Foundation 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 Norfolk Railway Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Norfolk Railway Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1211755) 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 Norfolk Railway Foundation's charity number?

Norfolk Railway Foundation's charity number is 1211755. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1211755?

Search 1211755 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 Norfolk Railway Foundation do?

To work, often in partnership with other agencies, to preserve historic railway buildings in Norfolk and repurpose for community, educational and cultural use.To encourage lifelong learning, enhance STEM learning opportunities within these buildings, tell the story of how the railways influenced every aspect of life in Norfolk, from industry, through tourism, to changing diets in cities.

Does Norfolk Railway Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Norfolk Railway Foundation. 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 Norfolk Railway Foundation?

Norfolk Railway Foundation's website is http://norfolkrailwayfoundation.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/1211755).