--- title: "Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust — check charity number 1116296 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1116296. Education/training charity based in Abbey Station. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shrewsbury-railway-heritage-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:13:56.716Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust is a registered charity (number 1116296) 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 £6,459 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust? Registered charity number 1116296 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Abbey Station Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £6,459 Website [www.abbeystationshrewsbury.com](http://www.abbeystationshrewsbury.com/) ## What does Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust do? To advance the education of the public about the railway heritage of Shrewsbury and its region through lectures, publications, inward visits and other means. To offer use of the Abbey Station Visitor Centre community building, to social and charitable organisations. ## What causes is Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shrewsbury Railway Heritage 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=shrewsbury-railway-heritage-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.abbeystationshrewsbury.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1116296) 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 Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust's charity number? Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust's charity number is 1116296. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1116296? Search 1116296 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 Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust do? To advance the education of the public about the railway heritage of Shrewsbury and its region through lectures, publications, inward visits and other means. To offer use of the Abbey Station Visitor Centre community building, to social and charitable organisations. Does Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shrewsbury Railway Heritage 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 Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust? Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust's website is http://www.abbeystationshrewsbury.com — 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/1116296).