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The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited (number 1079591) 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 Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited do?
Our historic locomotive is operational on the main line railway network and goes all over the country. We also go to private railways, where our members and the general public see her at close quarters. This year we are taking part in the Railways 200 events as holder of the post-war speed record for steam trains of 112mph. Looking to the future we encourage junior volunteers to learn skills.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited
Answers The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission 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”.
Does The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited receive government funding?
The annual return does not answer this question for The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies.
The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited 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
The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
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 Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited as a registered charity (number 1079591) 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 Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited's charity number?
The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited's charity number is 1079591. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited do?
Our historic locomotive is operational on the main line railway network and goes all over the country. We also go to private railways, where our members and the general public see her at close quarters. This year we are taking part in the Railways 200 events as holder of the post-war speed record for steam trains of 112mph. Looking to the future we encourage junior volunteers to learn skills.
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How can I donate to The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited?
The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.sirnigelgresley.org.uk. 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 The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited?
The register records The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited 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 The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited's trustees paid?
The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited: The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Preservation Trust Limited.
When was The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Limited was entered on the register on 28 February 2000. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 00901015).