Is Caledonian Railway 828 Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Caledonian Railway 828 Trust as a registered charity (number SC004741) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Caledonian Railway 828 Trust's charity number?

Caledonian Railway 828 Trust's charity number is SC004741. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004741?

Search SC004741 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Caledonian Railway 828 Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Caledonian Railway 828 Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Caledonian Railway 828 Trust?

Caledonian Railway 828 Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Caledonian Railway 828 Trust registered as a charity?

Caledonian Railway 828 Trust was entered on the register on 16 June 1966.

Registered charity · No. SC004741Unincorporated association

Caledonian Railway 828 Trust

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Caledonian Railway 828 Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Caledonian Railway 828 Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £26,237
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £265
Registered charity number: SC004741
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland

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Caledonian Railway 828 Trust (number SC004741) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Caledonian Railway 828 Trust do?

The purpose is to maintain the locomotive, which was built at St Rollox Works, Springburn, Glasgow in 1899 in working order. The locomotive is in working order and traditional skills are passed on to younger people during maintenance. Given the costs of maintaining the locomotive (annual inspection and a major overhaul every 10 years), the Trust requires to raise considerable sums of money.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Caledonian Railway 828 Trust

Answers Caledonian Railway 828 Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 June 1966
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Caledonian Railway 828 Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Caledonian Railway 828 Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Caledonian Railway 828 Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Caledonian Railway 828 Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Caledonian Railway 828 Trust as a registered charity (number SC004741) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Caledonian Railway 828 Trust's charity number?: Caledonian Railway 828 Trust's charity number is SC004741. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004741?: Search SC004741 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Caledonian Railway 828 Trust do?: The purpose is to maintain the locomotive, which was built at St Rollox Works, Springburn, Glasgow in 1899 in working order. The locomotive is in working order and traditional skills are passed on to younger people during maintenance. Given the costs of maintaining the locomotive (annual inspection and a major overhaul every 10 years), the Trust requires to raise considerable sums of money.
Does Caledonian Railway 828 Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Caledonian Railway 828 Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Caledonian Railway 828 Trust?: Caledonian Railway 828 Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Caledonian Railway 828 Trust registered as a charity?: Caledonian Railway 828 Trust was entered on the register on 16 June 1966.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.