--- title: "Welsh Railway Trust — check charity number 519531 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Welsh Railway Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 519531. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bronwydd Arms Railway Station. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/welsh-railway-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:07:29.244Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Welsh Railway Trust is a registered charity (number 519531) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £67,888 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Welsh Railway Trust? Registered charity number 519531 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Bronwydd Arms Railway Station Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £67,888 Website [www.welshrailwaytrust.wales](http://www.welshrailwaytrust.wales/) ## What does Welsh Railway Trust do? The restoration of Welsh railway artefacts for the education and enjoyment of the public. ## What causes is Welsh Railway Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Welsh Railway Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Welsh Railway 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=welsh-railway-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.welshrailwaytrust.wales/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Welsh Railway Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Welsh Railway Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 519531) 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 Welsh Railway Trust's charity number? Welsh Railway Trust's charity number is 519531. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 519531? Search 519531 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 Welsh Railway Trust do? The restoration of Welsh railway artefacts for the education and enjoyment of the public. Does Welsh Railway Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Welsh Railway 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 Welsh Railway Trust? Welsh Railway Trust's website is http://www.welshrailwaytrust.wales — 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/519531).