--- title: "The Midland Railway Society — check charity number 1149613 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Midland Railway Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1149613. Education/training charity based in Willington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-midland-railway-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:52:10.202Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Midland Railway Society is a registered charity (number 1149613) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £31,339 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Midland Railway Society? Registered charity number 1149613 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Willington Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £31,339 Website [www.midlandrailwaysociety.org.uk](http://www.midlandrailwaysociety.org.uk/) ## What does The Midland Railway Society do? The Midland Railway Society seeks to facilitate the study and research all aspects of the Midland Railway, including its predecessors and successors up to the modern era. The Society seeks to act as custodian of archive and written records pertaining to the Midland Railway etc.The Society provides opportunities for the public to view, copy, handle those records in a safe and secure environment. ## What causes is The Midland Railway Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Midland Railway Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Midland 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-midland-railway-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.midlandrailwaysociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Midland Railway Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Midland Railway Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1149613) 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 Midland Railway Society's charity number? The Midland Railway Society's charity number is 1149613. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1149613? Search 1149613 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 Midland Railway Society do? The Midland Railway Society seeks to facilitate the study and research all aspects of the Midland Railway, including its predecessors and successors up to the modern era. The Society seeks to act as custodian of archive and written records pertaining to the Midland Railway etc.The Society provides opportunities for the public to view, copy, handle those records in a safe and secure environment. Does The Midland Railway Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Midland 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 Midland Railway Society? The Midland Railway Society's website is http://www.midlandrailwaysociety.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/1149613).