--- title: "5305 Locomotive Trust — check charity number 1213450 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 5305 Locomotive Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213450. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Helmdon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/5305-locomotive-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:18:01.620Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 5305 Locomotive Trust is a registered charity (number 1213450) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 5305 Locomotive Trust? Registered charity number 1213450 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Helmdon Website [www.5305lt.org.uk](https://www.5305lt.org.uk/) ## What does 5305 Locomotive Trust do? 5305 Locomotive Trust is a railway preservation charity based at the GCR Loughborough. We maintain and operate two steam and two diesel locomotives. The Trust owns LMS Black Five 5305 and Peak Diesel D123. The Trust are custodians of SR King Arthur 30777 Sir Lamiel and Class 33 Diesel D6535 which are part of the National Collection on loan from the National Railway Museum. ## What causes is 5305 Locomotive Trust registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 5305 Locomotive Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 5305 Locomotive 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=5305-locomotive-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.5305lt.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is 5305 Locomotive Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. 5305 Locomotive Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213450) 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 5305 Locomotive Trust's charity number? 5305 Locomotive Trust's charity number is 1213450. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1213450? Search 1213450 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 5305 Locomotive Trust do? 5305 Locomotive Trust is a railway preservation charity based at the GCR Loughborough. We maintain and operate two steam and two diesel locomotives. The Trust owns LMS Black Five 5305 and Peak Diesel D123. The Trust are custodians of SR King Arthur 30777 Sir Lamiel and Class 33 Diesel D6535 which are part of the National Collection on loan from the National Railway Museum. Does 5305 Locomotive Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 5305 Locomotive 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 5305 Locomotive Trust? 5305 Locomotive Trust's website is https://www.5305lt.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/1213450).