Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.
North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD (number 514172) 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 North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD do?
To advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion and in particular by the preservation and restoration of a section of the standard gauge railway system formerly operated by the North Staffordshire Railway Company and, for the benefit of the public, to preserve retain and restore Cheddleton Railway Station as a museum and headquarters for the company.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD
Answers North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD 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”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD 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
North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: 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 North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD registered for?
Environment/conservation/heritage
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Is North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD as a registered charity (number 514172) 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 North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD's charity number?
North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD's charity number is 514172. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD do?
To advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion and in particular by the preservation and restoration of a section of the standard gauge railway system formerly operated by the North Staffordshire Railway Company and, for the benefit of the public, to preserve retain and restore Cheddleton Railway Station as a museum and headquarters for the company.
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD?
The register records North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD 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 North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD's trustees paid?
North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD registered as a charity?
North Staffordshire Railway Company (1978) LTD was entered on the register on 10 August 1983. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01397407).