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Registered charity · No. 1081581Charitable companyOld Warden

The Gresley Society Trust

The Gresley Society Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Old Warden.

Quick answer

The Gresley Society Trust is a registered charity (number 1081581) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £62,194 (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 The Gresley Society Trust?

Registered charity number
1081581
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
Old Warden
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£62,194

What does The Gresley Society Trust do?

The society was founded in 1963 to promote interest in the life and work of Sir Nigel Gresley. Meetings are held in the spring and autumn, at various locations, when there are talks by well known speakers. Our journal, The Gresley Observer is published three times a year and the society owns an ex GNR N2 tank locomotive and a 1938 buffet lounge car. Our website is at www.Gresley.org.

What causes is The Gresley Society Trust registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gresley Society Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Gresley Society 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Gresley Society Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Gresley Society Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1081581) 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 Gresley Society Trust's charity number?
The Gresley Society Trust's charity number is 1081581. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1081581?
Search 1081581 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 Gresley Society Trust do?
The society was founded in 1963 to promote interest in the life and work of Sir Nigel Gresley. Meetings are held in the spring and autumn, at various locations, when there are talks by well known speakers. Our journal, The Gresley Observer is published three times a year and the society owns an ex GNR N2 tank locomotive and a 1938 buffet lounge car. Our website is at www.Gresley.org.
Does The Gresley Society Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gresley Society 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 The Gresley Society Trust?
The Gresley Society Trust's website is http://www.Gresley.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.