--- title: "The Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust — check charity number 1213738 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213738. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Tenterden Town Station. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-kent-and-east-sussex-locomotive-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T15:13:12.418Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust is a registered charity (number 1213738) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. 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 Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust? Registered charity number 1213738 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Tenterden Town Station ## What does The Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust do? To advance the education of the public about the engineering achievements and legacy of railway locomotives, rolling stock and related equipment in particular but not exclusively by acquisition, preservation, restoration and maintenance of such items for public display and operation. ## What causes is The Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Kent and East Sussex Locomotive 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=the-kent-and-east-sussex-locomotive-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213738) 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 Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust's charity number? The Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust's charity number is 1213738. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1213738? Search 1213738 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 Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust do? To advance the education of the public about the engineering achievements and legacy of railway locomotives, rolling stock and related equipment in particular but not exclusively by acquisition, preservation, restoration and maintenance of such items for public display and operation. Does The Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Kent and East Sussex Locomotive 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 Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust? The Kent and East Sussex Locomotive Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1213738).