Is The Lytham St Annes Railway Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Lytham St Annes Railway Society as a registered charity (number 1055497) 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 The Lytham St Annes Railway Society's charity number?

The Lytham St Annes Railway Society's charity number is 1055497. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1055497?

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Does The Lytham St Annes Railway Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lytham St Annes Railway Society. 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 The Lytham St Annes Railway Society?

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When was The Lytham St Annes Railway Society registered as a charity?

The Lytham St Annes Railway Society was entered on the register on 22 May 1996.

Registered charity · No. 1055497

The Lytham St Annes Railway Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Lytham St Annes Railway Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, amateur sport.

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What are the key facts about The Lytham St Annes Railway Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £427
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £534
Registered charity number: 1055497
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Kirkham
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

The Lytham St Annes Railway Society (number 1055497) 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 The Lytham St Annes Railway Society do?

Provision of information on transport related topics with particular emphasis on rail matters both prototype and model. Arrange series of talks on transport related subjects during the period November to April/May by a range of speakers both within and outside the Society.Offer a platform to transport interest groups locally and support them where practicable.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Lytham St Annes Railway Society

Answers The Lytham St Annes Railway Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record The Lytham St Annes Railway Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 May 1996
Also known as: Lsars
Where it says it operates: Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 The Lytham St Annes Railway Society registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lytham St Annes Railway Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Lytham St Annes Railway Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Lytham St Annes Railway Society as a registered charity (number 1055497) 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 The Lytham St Annes Railway Society's charity number?: The Lytham St Annes Railway Society's charity number is 1055497. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1055497?: Search 1055497 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does The Lytham St Annes Railway Society do?: Provision of information on transport related topics with particular emphasis on rail matters both prototype and model. Arrange series of talks on transport related subjects during the period November to April/May by a range of speakers both within and outside the Society.Offer a platform to transport interest groups locally and support them where practicable.
Does The Lytham St Annes Railway Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lytham St Annes Railway Society. 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 The Lytham St Annes Railway Society?: The Lytham St Annes Railway Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Lytham St Annes Railway Society?: The register does not record The Lytham St Annes Railway Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Lytham St Annes Railway Society registered as a charity?: The Lytham St Annes Railway Society was entered on the register on 22 May 1996.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.