Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Norfolk Railway Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1211755CIO
Norfolk Railway Foundation
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Norfolk Railway Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
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What are the key facts about Norfolk Railway Foundation?
- Registered charity number
- 1211755
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- CIO
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Old Cromer Road
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Norfolk Railway Foundation (number 1211755) 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 Norfolk Railway Foundation do?
To work, often in partnership with other agencies, to preserve historic railway buildings in Norfolk and repurpose for community, educational and cultural use.To encourage lifelong learning, enhance STEM learning opportunities within these buildings, tell the story of how the railways influenced every aspect of life in Norfolk, from industry, through tourism, to changing diets in cities.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Norfolk Railway Foundation
Answers Norfolk Railway Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Nrf
- Where it says it operates
- Norfolk
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Norfolk Railway Foundation registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Norfolk Railway Foundation yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Norfolk Railway Foundation. 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. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Norfolk Railway Foundation?
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Norfolk Railway Foundation a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Norfolk Railway Foundation as a registered charity (number 1211755) 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 Norfolk Railway Foundation's charity number?
- Norfolk Railway Foundation's charity number is 1211755. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1211755?
- Search 1211755 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 Norfolk Railway Foundation do?
- To work, often in partnership with other agencies, to preserve historic railway buildings in Norfolk and repurpose for community, educational and cultural use.To encourage lifelong learning, enhance STEM learning opportunities within these buildings, tell the story of how the railways influenced every aspect of life in Norfolk, from industry, through tourism, to changing diets in cities.
- Does Norfolk Railway Foundation have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Norfolk Railway Foundation. 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 Norfolk Railway Foundation?
- Norfolk Railway Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://norfolkrailwayfoundation.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 Norfolk Railway Foundation?
- The register does not record Norfolk Railway Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Norfolk Railway Foundation registered as a charity?
- Norfolk Railway Foundation was entered on the register on 17 January 2025.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.