--- title: "The Lytham St Annes Railway Society — check charity number 1055497 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Lytham St Annes Railway Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1055497. Education/training charity based in Kirkham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lytham-st-annes-railway-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T21:09:37.469Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Lytham St Annes Railway Society is a registered charity (number 1055497) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £427 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 The Lytham St Annes Railway Society? Registered charity number 1055497 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Kirkham Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £427 ## What does The Lytham St Annes Railway Society do? Provision of information on transport related topics with particular emphasis on rail matters both prototype and model. Arrange series of talks on transport related subjects during the period November to April/May by a range of speakers both within and outside the Society.Offer a platform to transport interest groups locally and support them where practicable. ## What causes is The Lytham St Annes Railway Society registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lytham St Annes Railway Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lytham St Annes Railway Society 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-lytham-st-annes-railway-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lytham St Annes Railway Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Lytham St Annes Railway Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1055497) 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 Lytham St Annes Railway Society's charity number? The Lytham St Annes Railway Society's charity number is 1055497. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1055497? Search 1055497 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 Lytham St Annes Railway Society do? Provision of information on transport related topics with particular emphasis on rail matters both prototype and model. Arrange series of talks on transport related subjects during the period November to April/May by a range of speakers both within and outside the Society.Offer a platform to transport interest groups locally and support them where practicable. Does The Lytham St Annes Railway Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lytham St Annes Railway Society. 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 Lytham St Annes Railway Society? The Lytham St Annes Railway Society 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/1055497).