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Registered charity · No. 1144738Charitable companyCottenham

The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust

The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Cottenham.

Quick answer

The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust is a registered charity (number 1144738) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £238,433 (year ending 2025-04-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1144738
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
Cottenham
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)
£238,433

What the charity does

Building a new B17 steam locomotive Spirit of Sandringham at Sheffield using components manufactured by British Industry, funded by public donations. Working with local Education Authorities and STEM, the Trust continues the initiative to inspire and develop students' understanding of scientific principles related to steam power and associated engineering applications in five secondary schools.

Registered causes

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust is a registered charity (number 1144738) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust do?
Building a new B17 steam locomotive Spirit of Sandringham at Sheffield using components manufactured by British Industry, funded by public donations. Working with local Education Authorities and STEM, the Trust continues the initiative to inspire and develop students' understanding of scientific principles related to steam power and associated engineering applications in five secondary schools.
How can I donate to The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust?
The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust's website is http://www.b17steamloco.com — 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.