--- title: "Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited — check charity number 1113983 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1113983. Education/training charity based in Pontycymer Station. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bridgend-valleys-railway-company-limited retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:07:41.463Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited is a registered charity (number 1113983) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £15,793 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited? Registered charity number 1113983 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Pontycymer Station Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £15,793 Website [www.garwvalleyrailway.co.uk](http://www.garwvalleyrailway.co.uk/) ## What does Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited do? The aim of the Garw Valley Railway is to recreate for present and future generations a typical South Wales Valley branch line by providing a working railway and Heritage Centre to preserve, display and explain the industrial and social history that made this valley what it was and is today. ## What causes is Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited 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=bridgend-valleys-railway-company-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.garwvalleyrailway.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1113983) 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 Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited's charity number? Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited's charity number is 1113983. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1113983? Search 1113983 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 Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited do? The aim of the Garw Valley Railway is to recreate for present and future generations a typical South Wales Valley branch line by providing a working railway and Heritage Centre to preserve, display and explain the industrial and social history that made this valley what it was and is today. Does Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited. 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 Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited? Bridgend Valleys Railway Company Limited's website is http://www.garwvalleyrailway.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/1113983).