--- title: "Risborough & District Model Railway Club — check charity number 1173659 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Risborough & District Model Railway Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173659. Education/training charity based in Princes Risborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/risborough-district-model-railway-club retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:16:24.377Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Risborough & District Model Railway Club is a registered charity (number 1173659) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £48,787 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Risborough & District Model Railway Club? Registered charity number 1173659 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Princes Risborough Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £48,787 Website [rdmrc.org.uk](http://rdmrc.org.uk/) ## What does Risborough & District Model Railway Club do? The objects of the Club are to advance public education and foster a general interest in model railways, prototype railways and allied pursuits and to encourage a high standard of railway modelling ? in particular, amongst the members of the Club. ## What causes is Risborough & District Model Railway Club registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Risborough & District Model Railway Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Risborough & District Model Railway Club 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=risborough-district-model-railway-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://rdmrc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Risborough & District Model Railway Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Risborough & District Model Railway Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173659) 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 Risborough & District Model Railway Club's charity number? Risborough & District Model Railway Club's charity number is 1173659. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173659? Search 1173659 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 Risborough & District Model Railway Club do? The objects of the Club are to advance public education and foster a general interest in model railways, prototype railways and allied pursuits and to encourage a high standard of railway modelling ? in particular, amongst the members of the Club. Does Risborough & District Model Railway Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Risborough & District Model Railway Club. 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 Risborough & District Model Railway Club? Risborough & District Model Railway Club's website is http://rdmrc.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/1173659).