Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Bridge View Light Railway is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, economic/community development/employment, recreation.
Bridge View Light Railway (number 1202818) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Bridge View Light Railway do?
The Bridge View Light Railway (BVLR) is a 7 1/4 inch gauge heritage-themed miniature railway running alongside the river Sowe in Baginton, near Coventry. Building and operation is entirely by a group of enthusiasts and volunteers who welcome you to come and have a ride on our trains, discover our community project and to explore the grounds.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bridge View Light Railway
Answers Bridge View Light Railway gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 1 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Bridge View Light Railway as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Bridge View Light Railway's annual return for the year ending 1 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Bridge View Light Railway Community Group
Where it says it operates
Coventry City · Warwickshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Bridge View Light Railway registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bridge View Light Railway yet?
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Is Bridge View Light Railway a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bridge View Light Railway as a registered charity (number 1202818) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bridge View Light Railway's charity number?
Bridge View Light Railway's charity number is 1202818. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1202818?
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What does Bridge View Light Railway do?
The Bridge View Light Railway (BVLR) is a 7 1/4 inch gauge heritage-themed miniature railway running alongside the river Sowe in Baginton, near Coventry. Building and operation is entirely by a group of enthusiasts and volunteers who welcome you to come and have a ride on our trains, discover our community project and to explore the grounds.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bridge View Light 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 Bridge View Light Railway?
Bridge View Light Railway's website listed in our register data is https://www.bvlrail.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bridge View Light Railway?
The register does not record Bridge View Light Railway as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Bridge View Light Railway's trustees paid?
Bridge View Light Railway's annual return for the year ending 1 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bridge View Light Railway registered as a charity?
Bridge View Light Railway was entered on the register on 24 April 2023.