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Old Kiln Light Railway is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Old Kiln Light Railway (number 1201028) 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 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.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Old Kiln Light Railway
Answers Old Kiln Light Railway gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 November 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 Old Kiln Light Railway 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
Old Kiln Light Railway's annual return for the year ending 30 November 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Surrey
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
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 Old Kiln Light Railway registered for?
General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Old Kiln Light Railway yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Old Kiln Light Railway as a registered charity (number 1201028) 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 Old Kiln Light Railway's charity number?
Old Kiln Light Railway's charity number is 1201028. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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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.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Old Kiln Light Railway. 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 Old Kiln Light Railway?
Old Kiln Light Railway's website listed in our register data is https://oklr.org. 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 Old Kiln Light Railway?
The register records Old Kiln Light Railway 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 Old Kiln Light Railway's trustees paid?
Old Kiln Light Railway's annual return for the year ending 30 November 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Old Kiln Light Railway registered as a charity?
Old Kiln Light Railway was entered on the register on 16 November 2022.