--- title: "Ashford Model Railway Museum — check charity number 1168774 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ashford Model Railway Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168774. Education/training charity based in Mill Farm Business Units. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ashford-model-railway-museum retrieved: 2026-08-19T02:18:56.201Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ashford Model Railway Museum is a registered charity (number 1168774) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £179,098 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Ashford Model Railway Museum? Registered charity number 1168774 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Mill Farm Business Units Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £179,098 Website [www.aimrec.co.uk](http://www.aimrec.co.uk/) ## What does Ashford Model Railway Museum do? Bringing model railways to the community for learning, wellbeing and fun. Promoting education and personal development through research, planning, building, operation and display of model railways. Collaborative engagement with local heritage organisations to promote social and industrial history. Develop permanent museum and education centre to display heritage model railway assets & artefacts. ## What causes is Ashford Model Railway Museum registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ashford Model Railway Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ashford Model Railway Museum 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=ashford-model-railway-museum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.aimrec.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ashford Model Railway Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. Ashford Model Railway Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168774) 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 Ashford Model Railway Museum's charity number? Ashford Model Railway Museum's charity number is 1168774. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168774? Search 1168774 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 Ashford Model Railway Museum do? Bringing model railways to the community for learning, wellbeing and fun. Promoting education and personal development through research, planning, building, operation and display of model railways. Collaborative engagement with local heritage organisations to promote social and industrial history. Develop permanent museum and education centre to display heritage model railway assets & artefacts. Does Ashford Model Railway Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ashford Model Railway Museum. 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 Ashford Model Railway Museum? Ashford Model Railway Museum's website is http://www.aimrec.co.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/1168774).