--- title: "East Kent Railway Trust — charity 1095790" description: "East Kent Railway Trust (charity 1095790). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-kent-railway-trust retrieved: 2026-09-21T05:17:07.563Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Kent Railway Trust is listed as a registered charity (number 1095790) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £80,438 (year ending 2025-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about East Kent Railway Trust? Registered charity number 1095790 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact locality (not service coverage) Hawkinge Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £80,438 Website [www.eastkentrailway.co.uk](http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk/) ## What does East Kent Railway Trust do? The East Kent Railway Trust aims to preserve the railway and industrial heritage of South East England. This includes items relating to the former Kent Coalfields. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Other Charitable Activities. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is East Kent Railway Trust registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Kent Railway Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Kent Railway Trust 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to East Kent Railway Trust? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. 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The register data used for this profile lists East Kent Railway Trust as a registered charity (number 1095790) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 East Kent Railway Trust's charity number? East Kent Railway Trust's charity number is 1095790. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1095790? Search 1095790 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 East Kent Railway Trust do? The East Kent Railway Trust aims to preserve the railway and industrial heritage of South East England. This includes items relating to the former Kent Coalfields. Does East Kent Railway Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Kent Railway Trust. 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 East Kent Railway Trust? East Kent Railway Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1095790&subId=0).