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title: "Southwold Railway Trust — check charity number 1117041 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Southwold Railway Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117041. Education/training charity based in The Old Gas Works Site. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southwold-railway-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:09:47.070Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Southwold Railway Trust is a registered charity (number 1117041) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £25,755 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Southwold Railway Trust?

Registered charity number

1117041

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

The Old Gas Works Site

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£25,755

Website

[www.southwoldrailway.co.uk](http://www.southwoldrailway.co.uk/)

## What does Southwold Railway Trust do?

The Southwold Railway Trust exists to promote awareness of the heritage of the old Southwold Railway which closed in 1929, preserve any remaining artifacts of the railway and instigate re-instatement of the railway as a local community and public amenity connecting Southwold to the main line railway at Halesworth.

## What causes is Southwold Railway Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Southwold Railway 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Southwold Railway Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Southwold Railway Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117041) 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 Southwold Railway Trust's charity number?

Southwold Railway Trust's charity number is 1117041. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1117041?

Search 1117041 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 Southwold Railway Trust do?

The Southwold Railway Trust exists to promote awareness of the heritage of the old Southwold Railway which closed in 1929, preserve any remaining artifacts of the railway and instigate re-instatement of the railway as a local community and public amenity connecting Southwold to the main line railway at Halesworth.

Does Southwold Railway Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southwold Railway 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 Southwold Railway Trust?

Southwold Railway Trust's website is http://www.southwoldrailway.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/1117041).