Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
National Transport Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
National Transport Trust (number 280943) 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 National Transport Trust do?
WE ARE THE HUB OF THE UK TRANSPORT PRESERVATION MOVEMENT, WE MAKE AWARDS AND GRANTS FOR RESTORATION PROJECTS; RECOGNISE INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND CONTRIBUTION; ENCOURAGE THE INVOLVEMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN RESTORATION PROJECTS; ADVISE AND ASSIST NATIONAL BODIES ON HERITAGE AND PRESERVATION; MARK AND EDUCATE ON SITES OF HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SIGNIFICANCE.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for National Transport Trust
Answers National Transport Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 October 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records National Transport Trust 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
National Transport Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Transport Trust; Nationaltransport Trust
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 National Transport Trust registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for National Transport Trust yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score National Transport Trust.
An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity.
The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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What should you check before donating to National Transport Trust?
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The register data used for this profile lists National Transport Trust as a registered charity (number 280943) 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 National Transport Trust's charity number?
National Transport Trust's charity number is 280943. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 280943?
Search 280943 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 National Transport Trust do?
WE ARE THE HUB OF THE UK TRANSPORT PRESERVATION MOVEMENT, WE MAKE AWARDS AND GRANTS FOR RESTORATION PROJECTS; RECOGNISE INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND CONTRIBUTION; ENCOURAGE THE INVOLVEMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN RESTORATION PROJECTS; ADVISE AND ASSIST NATIONAL BODIES ON HERITAGE AND PRESERVATION; MARK AND EDUCATE ON SITES OF HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SIGNIFICANCE.
Does National Transport Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Transport 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 National Transport Trust?
National Transport Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.nationaltransporttrust.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 National Transport Trust?
The register records National Transport Trust 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 National Transport Trust's trustees paid?
National Transport Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was National Transport Trust previously called?
The register lists these previous names for National Transport Trust: The Transport Trust; Nationaltransport Trust.
When was National Transport Trust registered as a charity?
National Transport Trust was entered on the register on 29 September 1980.