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title: "Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust — check charity number 1217185 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217185. Education/training charity based in Ravenglass. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ravenglass-railway-museum-trust-2
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:32:48.810Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust is a registered charity (number 1217185) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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 Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust?

Registered charity number

1217185

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Ravenglass

Website

[ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/)

## What causes is Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ravenglass Railway Museum 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.
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[Visit charity website](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217185) 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 Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust's charity number?

Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust's charity number is 1217185. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1217185?

Search 1217185 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 Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust do?

Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ravenglass Railway Museum 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 Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust?

Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust's website is https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.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/1217185).