--- title: "Bridge View Light Railway — check charity number 1202818 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bridge View Light Railway a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202818. General Charitable Purposes charity based in C/O Russells. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bridge-view-light-railway retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:59:22.234Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bridge View Light Railway is a registered charity (number 1202818) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; economic/community development/employment; recreation. Its latest reported income was £8,893 (year ending 2025-06-01). 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 Bridge View Light Railway? Registered charity number 1202818 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location C/O Russells Latest income (year ending 2025-06-01) £8,893 Website [www.bvlrail.org.uk](https://www.bvlrail.org.uk/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bridge View Light 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=bridge-view-light-railway&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.bvlrail.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bridge View Light Railway a legitimate charity? Yes. Bridge View Light Railway is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202818) 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 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? Search 1202818 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 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. Does Bridge View Light Railway have reviews and complaints? 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 is https://www.bvlrail.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/1202818).