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Registered charity · No. SC040039SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Aberdeenshire

Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO

Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Aberdeenshire.

Quick answer

Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO is a registered charity (number SC040039) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £232,578 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC040039
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Aberdeenshire
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£232,578

What the charity does

The Trust was formed in 2007 with the support of Aberdeen City Council to take over responsibility for the remaining Listed buildings and Structures which form part of the former Ferryhill Motive Power Depot which operated between 1850-1998. These consisted of the former Engine Shed, Listed Grade “B” by Historic Environment Scotland, the Ransomes and Rapier Railway Turntable, Listed Grade “A” and the remaining associated structures and sidings including the unique coaling bank. As a Heritage Centre open to the public, our main purpose is preserving the history of the railway and providing a v…

Registered causes

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

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO a legitimate charity?
Yes. Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO is a registered charity (number SC040039) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO do?
The Trust was formed in 2007 with the support of Aberdeen City Council to take over responsibility for the remaining Listed buildings and Structures which form part of the former Ferryhill Motive Power Depot which operated between 1850-1998. These consisted of the former Engine Shed, Listed Grade “B” by Historic Environment Scotland, the Ransomes and Rapier Railway Turntable, Listed Grade “A” and the remaining associated structures and sidings including the unique coaling bank. As a Heritage Centre open to the public, our main purpose is preserving the history of the railway and providing a v…
How can I donate to Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO?
Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO's website is http://www.frht.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.