--- title: "The Thomas Brassey Society — check charity number 1195546 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Thomas Brassey Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1195546. Education/training charity based in Meols. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-thomas-brassey-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T09:30:55.557Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Thomas Brassey Society is a registered charity (number 1195546) 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 £22,378 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Thomas Brassey Society? Registered charity number 1195546 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Meols Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £22,378 Website [www.thomasbrasseysociety.org](http://www.thomasbrasseysociety.org/) ## What does The Thomas Brassey Society do? Our aim is to raise awareness and educate the public about the life and works of Thomas Brassey - the World's most prolific builder of railways in the 19th Century, but still relatively unknown. We do this by giving talks and lectures, distributing literature, attending public exhibitions, maintaining a publicly available web-site, and erecting information panels and plaques at key locations. ## What causes is The Thomas Brassey Society registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Thomas Brassey Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Thomas Brassey 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-thomas-brassey-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thomasbrasseysociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Thomas Brassey Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Thomas Brassey Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195546) 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 Thomas Brassey Society's charity number? The Thomas Brassey Society's charity number is 1195546. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1195546? Search 1195546 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 Thomas Brassey Society do? Our aim is to raise awareness and educate the public about the life and works of Thomas Brassey - the World's most prolific builder of railways in the 19th Century, but still relatively unknown. We do this by giving talks and lectures, distributing literature, attending public exhibitions, maintaining a publicly available web-site, and erecting information panels and plaques at key locations. Does The Thomas Brassey Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Thomas Brassey 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 Thomas Brassey Society? The Thomas Brassey Society's website is http://www.thomasbrasseysociety.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](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/1195546).