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Registered charity · No. NIC102389Memorandum and Articles

Railway Preservation Society of Ireland

Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data

Railway Preservation Society of Ireland is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, culture.

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What are the key facts about Railway Preservation Society of Ireland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
£805,754
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
£885,018
Registered charity number
NIC102389
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Memorandum and Articles
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Carrickfergus

Quick answer

Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (number NIC102389) is listed as registered in the CCNI 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 Railway Preservation Society of Ireland do?

To advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion by the preservation in working order and operation of railway locomotives and other railway vehicles and equipment and the preservation of railway buildings, bridges and other structures.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Railway Preservation Society of Ireland

Answers Railway Preservation Society of Ireland gave in its annual return to the CCNI 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”.

Where does Railway Preservation Society of Ireland's money come from?

Railway Preservation Society of Ireland reported £806k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £570k (71%), donations and legacies £174k (22%), trading and fundraising events £55k (7%).

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£570k · 71%
  • Donations and legacies£174k · 22%
  • Trading and fundraising events£55k · 7%
  • Other income£6,497 · 1%
  • Investments£625 · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Rpsi

What causes is Railway Preservation Society of Ireland registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture

Why is there no Clarity Score for Railway Preservation Society of Ireland yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Railway Preservation Society of Ireland a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Railway Preservation Society of Ireland as a registered charity (number NIC102389) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). 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 Railway Preservation Society of Ireland's charity number?
Railway Preservation Society of Ireland's charity number is NIC102389. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC102389?
Search NIC102389 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Railway Preservation Society of Ireland do?
To advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion by the preservation in working order and operation of railway locomotives and other railway vehicles and equipment and the preservation of railway buildings, bridges and other structures.
Does Railway Preservation Society of Ireland have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Railway Preservation Society of Ireland?
Railway Preservation Society of Ireland's website listed in our register data is http://www.steamtrainsireland.com. 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.
Where does Railway Preservation Society of Ireland's money come from?
Railway Preservation Society of Ireland reported £806k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £570k (71%), donations and legacies £174k (22%), trading and fundraising events £55k (7%).
When was Railway Preservation Society of Ireland registered as a charity?
Railway Preservation Society of Ireland was entered on the register on 3 June 2015.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.