--- title: "North British Railway Study Group — charity SC044351 | CharityCompare" description: "North British Railway Study Group (charity SC044351): income £12,911 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/north-british-railway-study-group retrieved: 2026-10-07T11:30:15.264Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC044351Unincorporated association NB # North British Railway Study Group Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data North British Railway Study Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.nbrstudygroup.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC044351) Work at North British Railway Study Group? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=north-british-railway-study-group&type=claim&name=North%20British%20Railway%20Study%20Group) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about North British Railway Study Group? Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31 £12,911 Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31 £11,180 Registered charity number SC044351 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.nbrstudygroup.co.uk](http://www.nbrstudygroup.co.uk/) Quick answer North British Railway Study Group (number SC044351) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 North British Railway Study Group do? Promotion of study and research into the former North British Railway, its constituent companies and its successors (together referred to as “the NBR”) and the dissemination of information relative to the NBR. The primary vehicle for this is the Group's Journal, published thrice-annually, comprising an eclectic selection of articles relating to the NBR. These are, principally, submitted by the membership themselves to reflect the Group's diverse interests, research and expertise. These are illustrated by photographs, maps and drawings, the latter often demonstrating a a high degree of profes… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for North British Railway Study Group Answers North British Railway Study Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 23 October 2013 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is North British Railway Study Group registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for North British Railway Study Group yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score North British Railway Study Group. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to North British Railway Study Group? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=north-british-railway-study-group&type=claim&name=North%20British%20Railway%20Study%20Group) [Visit charity website](http://www.nbrstudygroup.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is North British Railway Study Group a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists North British Railway Study Group as a registered charity (number SC044351) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 North British Railway Study Group's charity number? North British Railway Study Group's charity number is SC044351. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044351? Search SC044351 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does North British Railway Study Group do? Promotion of study and research into the former North British Railway, its constituent companies and its successors (together referred to as “the NBR”) and the dissemination of information relative to the NBR. The primary vehicle for this is the Group's Journal, published thrice-annually, comprising an eclectic selection of articles relating to the NBR. These are, principally, submitted by the membership themselves to reflect the Group's diverse interests, research and expertise. These are illustrated by photographs, maps and drawings, the latter often demonstrating a a high degree of profes… Does North British Railway Study Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North British Railway Study Group. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to North British Railway Study Group? North British Railway Study Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.nbrstudygroup.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. When was North British Railway Study Group registered as a charity? North British Railway Study Group was entered on the register on 23 October 2013. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC044351).