--- title: "Helston Railway Preservation Society — charity 1146711" description: "Helston Railway Preservation Society (charity 1146711). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/helston-railway-preservation-society retrieved: 2026-09-21T01:28:54.256Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Helston Railway Preservation Society is listed as a registered charity (number 1146711) 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: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £38,423 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Helston Railway Preservation Society? Registered charity number 1146711 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Trevarno Farm Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £38,423 Website [www.helstonrailway.co.uk](http://www.helstonrailway.co.uk/) ## What does Helston Railway Preservation Society do? The Restoration of the Helston Railway Branch Line ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. 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 Helston Railway Preservation Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Helston Railway Preservation Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Helston Railway Preservation 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. 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 Helston Railway Preservation Society? - 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. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=helston-railway-preservation-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.helstonrailway.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Helston Railway Preservation Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Helston Railway Preservation Society as a registered charity (number 1146711) 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 Helston Railway Preservation Society's charity number? Helston Railway Preservation Society's charity number is 1146711. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1146711? Search 1146711 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 Helston Railway Preservation Society do? The Restoration of the Helston Railway Branch Line Does Helston Railway Preservation Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helston Railway Preservation 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 Helston Railway Preservation Society? Helston Railway Preservation Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.helstonrailway.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=1146711&subId=0).