East Anglian Railway Museum
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To advance the education of the public with regard to railways in particular by collecting,preserving, interpreting, documenting material evidence and associated information for the public benefit by the maintenance of a museum for items of historic railway interest from the Eastern Counties at Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, and the operation of a demonstration railway and associated crafts.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, East Anglian Railway Museum has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1991, it predates 80% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. EAST ANGLIAN RAILWAY MUSEUM is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
EAST ANGLIAN RAILWAY MUSEUM is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
EAST ANGLIAN RAILWAY MUSEUM is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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6 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about East Anglian Railway Museum
East Anglian Railway Museum is a registered education nonprofit based in Colchester, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its registration number is 1001579. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £325K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, East Anglian Railway Museum has £325K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
To advance the education of the public with regard to railways in particular by collecting,preserving, interpreting, documenting material evidence and associated information for the public benefit by the maintenance of a museum for items of historic railway interest from the Eastern Counties at Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, and the operation of a demonstration railway and associated crafts. East Anglian Railway Museum is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1991.
East Anglian Railway Museum is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1001579.
East Anglian Railway Museum's registered charity number is 1001579. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
East Anglian Railway Museum is located in Colchester, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
East Anglian Railway Museum is based in Colchester in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about East Anglian Railway Museum
- What is East Anglian Railway Museum?
- East Anglian Railway Museum is a education charitable company based in Colchester, United Kingdom. To advance the education of the public with regard to railways in particular by collecting,preserving, interpreting, documenting material evidence and associated information for the public benefit by the maintenance of a museum for items of historic railway interest from the Eastern Counties at Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, and the operation of a demonstration railway and associated crafts.
- When was East Anglian Railway Museum founded?
- East Anglian Railway Museum was founded in 1991.
- Where is East Anglian Railway Museum located?
- Headquartered in Colchester, England, United Kingdom.
- What is East Anglian Railway Museum's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £325,200.
- Is East Anglian Railway Museum trustworthy?
- East Anglian Railway Museum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is East Anglian Railway Museum's registration number?
- Registration: 1001579 (United Kingdom).
- What is East Anglian Railway Museum's website?
- https://www.earm.co.uk
- Are donations to East Anglian Railway Museum tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.