--- title: "The Friends of the National Railway Museum — check charity number 273829 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of the National Railway Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 273829. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Leeman Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-the-national-railway-museum retrieved: 2026-08-25T22:18:25.863Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of the National Railway Museum is a registered charity (number 273829) 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 £162,852 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Friends of the National Railway Museum? Registered charity number 273829 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Leeman Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £162,852 Website [www.nrmfriends.org.uk](http://www.nrmfriends.org.uk/) ## What does The Friends of the National Railway Museum do? Publish & distribute quarterly magazine. Arrange evening lectures. Introduce volunteers to the NRM. Publish books on railway topics. Promote the NRM's activities. ## What causes is The Friends of the National Railway Museum registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of the National Railway Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of the National Railway Museum 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=the-friends-of-the-national-railway-museum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nrmfriends.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of the National Railway Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of the National Railway Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 273829) 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 The Friends of the National Railway Museum's charity number? The Friends of the National Railway Museum's charity number is 273829. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 273829? Search 273829 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 The Friends of the National Railway Museum do? Publish & distribute quarterly magazine. Arrange evening lectures. Introduce volunteers to the NRM. Publish books on railway topics. Promote the NRM's activities. Does The Friends of the National Railway Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of the National Railway Museum. 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 The Friends of the National Railway Museum? The Friends of the National Railway Museum's website is http://www.nrmfriends.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/273829).