--- title: "Norwegian Locomotive Trust — check charity number 292179 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Norwegian Locomotive Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 292179. Education/training charity based in Gillingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/norwegian-locomotive-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:12:32.515Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Norwegian Locomotive Trust is a registered charity (number 292179) 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 £17,836 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Norwegian Locomotive Trust? Registered charity number 292179 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gillingham Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £17,836 Website [www.norlocotrust.org.uk](http://www.norlocotrust.org.uk/) ## What does Norwegian Locomotive Trust do? Ownership and management of ex-norwegian state railway steam locomotive no 376. After 11 years of regular running on the Kent & East Sussex Railway the locomotive is now into its five year of overhaul, in part funded by this charity. ## What causes is Norwegian Locomotive Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Norwegian Locomotive Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Norwegian Locomotive Trust 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=norwegian-locomotive-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.norlocotrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Norwegian Locomotive Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Norwegian Locomotive Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 292179) 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 Norwegian Locomotive Trust's charity number? Norwegian Locomotive Trust's charity number is 292179. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 292179? Search 292179 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 Norwegian Locomotive Trust do? Ownership and management of ex-norwegian state railway steam locomotive no 376. After 11 years of regular running on the Kent & East Sussex Railway the locomotive is now into its five year of overhaul, in part funded by this charity. Does Norwegian Locomotive Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Norwegian Locomotive Trust. 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 Norwegian Locomotive Trust? Norwegian Locomotive Trust's website is http://www.norlocotrust.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/292179).