--- title: "Railway Vehicle Preservations Limited — check charity number 1095123 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Railway Vehicle Preservations Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1095123. Education/training charity based in Castle Donington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/railway-vehicle-preservations-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:26:20.625Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Railway Vehicle Preservations Limited is a registered charity (number 1095123) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £40,600 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Vehicle Preservations Limited? Registered charity number 1095123 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Castle Donington Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £40,600 Website [www.rvp-ltd.org.uk](http://www.rvp-ltd.org.uk/) ## What does Railway Vehicle Preservations Limited do? Restoration and operation of railway stock of historical interest, especially Travelling Post Offices and carriages from the former London and North Eastern Railway. ## What causes is Railway Vehicle Preservations Limited registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Railway Vehicle Preservations Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Railway Vehicle Preservations Limited 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=railway-vehicle-preservations-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rvp-ltd.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Railway Vehicle Preservations Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Railway Vehicle Preservations Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1095123) 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 Vehicle Preservations Limited's charity number? Railway Vehicle Preservations Limited's charity number is 1095123. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1095123? Search 1095123 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 Vehicle Preservations Limited do? Restoration and operation of railway stock of historical interest, especially Travelling Post Offices and carriages from the former London and North Eastern Railway. Does Railway Vehicle Preservations Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Railway Vehicle Preservations Limited. 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 Vehicle Preservations Limited? Railway Vehicle Preservations Limited's website is http://www.rvp-ltd.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/1095123).