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title: "Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund — check charity number 1216185 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216185. Disability charity based in Maple House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/railway-housing-association-and-benefit-fund
retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:32:58.699Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund is a registered charity (number 1216185) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty; other charitable purposes. 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 Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund?

Registered charity number

1216185

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Maple House

Website

[www.railwayha.co.uk](https://www.railwayha.co.uk/)

## What causes is Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund registered for?

DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund 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.
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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=railway-housing-association-and-benefit-fund&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](https://www.railwayha.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund a legitimate charity?

Yes. Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216185) 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 Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund's charity number?

Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund's charity number is 1216185. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216185?

Search 1216185 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 Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund do?

Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund is registered with the Charity Commission for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty; other charitable purposes. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund. 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 Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund?

Railway Housing Association and Benefit Fund's website is https://www.railwayha.co.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/1216185).