--- title: "Brighton Tram 53 Society — check charity number 1157813 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brighton Tram 53 Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157813. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lewes. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brighton-tram-53-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:34:41.691Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brighton Tram 53 Society is a registered charity (number 1157813) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £4,294 (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 Brighton Tram 53 Society? Registered charity number 1157813 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Lewes Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,294 Website [www.brightontram53.org.uk](http://www.brightontram53.org.uk/) ## What does Brighton Tram 53 Society do? We are restoring to running order the last Brighton passenger tram car left in the world. We are currently rebuilding the body and have now started to tackle the electrics. We own a truck and other electrical components. We allow public access to the tram and we display frequently at shows to raise money and to educate people about this project and also have a second Brighton tram, works car 1. ## What causes is Brighton Tram 53 Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brighton Tram 53 Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brighton Tram 53 Society 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=brighton-tram-53-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.brightontram53.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brighton Tram 53 Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Brighton Tram 53 Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157813) 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 Brighton Tram 53 Society's charity number? Brighton Tram 53 Society's charity number is 1157813. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157813? Search 1157813 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 Brighton Tram 53 Society do? We are restoring to running order the last Brighton passenger tram car left in the world. We are currently rebuilding the body and have now started to tackle the electrics. We own a truck and other electrical components. We allow public access to the tram and we display frequently at shows to raise money and to educate people about this project and also have a second Brighton tram, works car 1. Does Brighton Tram 53 Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brighton Tram 53 Society. 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 Brighton Tram 53 Society? Brighton Tram 53 Society's website is http://www.brightontram53.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/1157813).