--- title: "Tanfield Railway Trust Limited — check charity number 1072449 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Tanfield Railway Trust Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1072449. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Marley Hill Engine Shed. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tanfield-railway-trust-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:33:47.308Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Tanfield Railway Trust Limited is a registered charity (number 1072449) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £262,737 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Tanfield Railway Trust Limited? Registered charity number 1072449 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Marley Hill Engine Shed Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £262,737 Website [www.tanfield-railway.co.uk](http://www.tanfield-railway.co.uk/) ## What does Tanfield Railway Trust Limited do? Preserving the railway heritage of North East England, particularly industrial and independent railways and local locomotive builders. ## What causes is Tanfield Railway Trust Limited registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tanfield Railway Trust Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tanfield Railway Trust 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=tanfield-railway-trust-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.tanfield-railway.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Tanfield Railway Trust Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Tanfield Railway Trust Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1072449) 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 Tanfield Railway Trust Limited's charity number? Tanfield Railway Trust Limited's charity number is 1072449. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1072449? Search 1072449 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 Tanfield Railway Trust Limited do? Preserving the railway heritage of North East England, particularly industrial and independent railways and local locomotive builders. Does Tanfield Railway Trust Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tanfield Railway Trust 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 Tanfield Railway Trust Limited? Tanfield Railway Trust Limited's website is http://www.tanfield-railway.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/1072449).