Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.
Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited (number 266801) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited do?
The object and principal activity of the M.N.L.P.S. is to preserve and maintain in an operational condition, to main line standards, ex-British Railways Southern Region 'Merchant Navy' Class locomotive No. 35028 'Clan Line' and to encourage and promote public interest in the preservation of steam and other railway locomotives and rolling stock, railway machinery & equipment of historical interest.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited
Answers Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission 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”.
Does Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited receive government funding?
The annual return does not answer this question for Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies.
Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources.
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What causes is Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited registered for?
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Is Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited as a registered charity (number 266801) 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 Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited's charity number?
Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited's charity number is 266801. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 266801?
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What does Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited do?
The object and principal activity of the M.N.L.P.S. is to preserve and maintain in an operational condition, to main line standards, ex-British Railways Southern Region 'Merchant Navy' Class locomotive No. 35028 'Clan Line' and to encourage and promote public interest in the preservation of steam and other railway locomotives and rolling stock, railway machinery & equipment of historical interest.
Does Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited?
Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.clan-line.org.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited?
The register records Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited's trustees paid?
Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited registered as a charity?
Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited was entered on the register on 30 June 1975. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01114826).