--- title: "Cambrian Railways Society Limited — check charity number 701496 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cambrian Railways Society Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 701496. Education/training charity based in Oswald Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cambrian-railways-society-limited retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:46:51.306Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cambrian Railways Society Limited is a registered charity (number 701496) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £21,982 (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 Cambrian Railways Society Limited? Registered charity number 701496 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Oswald Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £21,982 Website [www.cambrianrailwayssociety.co.uk](http://www.cambrianrailwayssociety.co.uk/) ## What does Cambrian Railways Society Limited do? To acquire land, buildings and artefacts which belonged to the original Cambrian Railways Company in order to preserve them as a permanent working exhibition. ## What causes is Cambrian Railways Society Limited registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cambrian Railways Society Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cambrian Railways Society 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=cambrian-railways-society-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cambrianrailwayssociety.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cambrian Railways Society Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Cambrian Railways Society Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 701496) 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 Cambrian Railways Society Limited's charity number? Cambrian Railways Society Limited's charity number is 701496. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 701496? Search 701496 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 Cambrian Railways Society Limited do? To acquire land, buildings and artefacts which belonged to the original Cambrian Railways Company in order to preserve them as a permanent working exhibition. Does Cambrian Railways Society Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cambrian Railways Society 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 Cambrian Railways Society Limited? Cambrian Railways Society Limited's website is http://www.cambrianrailwayssociety.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/701496).