--- title: "Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO — check charity number 1172398 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172398. General Charitable Purposes charity based in PITSFORD & BRAMPTON STATION. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/northampton-and-lamport-railway-cio retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:44:11.107Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO is a registered charity (number 1172398) 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. Its latest reported income was £17,036 (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 Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO? Registered charity number 1172398 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location PITSFORD & BRAMPTON STATION Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £17,036 Website [www.nlr.org.uk](http://www.nlr.org.uk/) ## What does Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO do? For benefit of the public the preservation & conservation of the historic Northampton to Market Harborough railway line & its buildings & infrastructure & associated rolling stock.Advance the education in techniques & methods for conservation by provision of training in such areas & promote retention & preservation of historical rolling stock & equipment. Operation of steam & diesel locomotives. ## What causes is Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO 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=northampton-and-lamport-railway-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nlr.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172398) 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 Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO's charity number? Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO's charity number is 1172398. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172398? Search 1172398 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 Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO do? For benefit of the public the preservation & conservation of the historic Northampton to Market Harborough railway line & its buildings & infrastructure & associated rolling stock.Advance the education in techniques & methods for conservation by provision of training in such areas & promote retention & preservation of historical rolling stock & equipment. Operation of steam & diesel locomotives. Does Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO. 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 Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO? Northampton and Lamport Railway CIO's website is http://www.nlr.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/1172398).