Old Kiln Light Railway
Old Kiln Light Railway is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in near to Rural Life Living Museum.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1201028
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- near to Rural Life Living Museum
- Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30)
- £21,322
- Website
- oklr.org
What the charity does
The Old Kiln Light Railway (OKLR) aims to maintain the industrial, cultural and military heritage of how local railways brought about transformation during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This includes how steam power enabled new ways of transporting goods and people faster and over longer distances than was previously possible by horsepower and barges, leading to the growth of towns.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Old Kiln Light Railway a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Old Kiln Light Railway is a registered charity (number 1201028) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Old Kiln Light Railway do?
- The Old Kiln Light Railway (OKLR) aims to maintain the industrial, cultural and military heritage of how local railways brought about transformation during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This includes how steam power enabled new ways of transporting goods and people faster and over longer distances than was previously possible by horsepower and barges, leading to the growth of towns.
- How can I donate to Old Kiln Light Railway?
- Old Kiln Light Railway's website is https://oklr.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.