--- title: "York Area Group of North York Moors Railway — check charity number 1073653 | CharityCompare" description: "Is York Area Group of North York Moors Railway a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1073653. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Rawdon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/york-area-group-of-north-york-moors-railway retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:31:59.350Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer York Area Group of North York Moors Railway is a registered charity (number 1073653) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £5,711 (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 York Area Group of North York Moors Railway? Registered charity number 1073653 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Rawdon Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £5,711 Website [www.yorkareagroup.org.uk](https://www.yorkareagroup.org.uk/) ## What does York Area Group of North York Moors Railway do? Supporting Charity of the 'North York Moors Historical Railway Trust' Charity No.501388 ## What causes is York Area Group of North York Moors Railway registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for York Area Group of North York Moors Railway yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. York Area Group of North York Moors Railway 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=york-area-group-of-north-york-moors-railway&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.yorkareagroup.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is York Area Group of North York Moors Railway a legitimate charity? Yes. York Area Group of North York Moors Railway is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1073653) 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 York Area Group of North York Moors Railway's charity number? York Area Group of North York Moors Railway's charity number is 1073653. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1073653? Search 1073653 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 York Area Group of North York Moors Railway do? Supporting Charity of the 'North York Moors Historical Railway Trust' Charity No.501388 Does York Area Group of North York Moors Railway have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for York Area Group of North York Moors Railway. 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 York Area Group of North York Moors Railway? York Area Group of North York Moors Railway's website is https://www.yorkareagroup.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/1073653).