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Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO

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39/100 · methodology
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About Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO

The Trust was formed in 2007 with the support of Aberdeen City Council to take over responsibility for the remaining Listed buildings and Structures which form part of the former Ferryhill Motive Power Depot which operated between 1850-1998. These consisted of the former Engine Shed, Listed Grade “B” by Historic Environment Scotland, the Ransomes and Rapier Railway Turntable, Listed Grade “A” and the remaining associated structures and sidings including the unique coaling bank. As a Heritage Centre open to the public, our main purpose is preserving the history of the railway and providing a venue where people of all ages can come, currently on four days per week, to learn about the history of railways in the UK and the …

Founded
Headquarters
Aberdeen, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 39
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 39 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO is a registered education nonprofit based in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is SC040039. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £233K in annual revenue.

Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO's official registration number is SC040039, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 39 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO is located in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO has £233K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £233K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Trust was formed in 2007 with the support of Aberdeen City Council to take over responsibility for the remaining Listed buildings and Structures which form part of the former Ferryhill Motive Power Depot which operated between 1850-1998. These consisted of the former Engine Shed, Listed Grade “B” by Historic Environment Scotland, the Ransomes and Rapier Railway Turntable, Listed Grade “A” and the remaining associated structures and sidings including the unique coaling bank. As a Heritage Centre open to the public, our main purpose is preserving the history of the railway and providing a venue where people of all ages can come, currently on four days per week, to learn... Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £233K is below the peer average of £994K.

You can verify Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO is based in Aberdeen in Scotland. 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.

Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO was first registered in 2008, making it approximately 18 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.2M revenue
FY2024
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£0.2M revenue
FY2023
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£0.1M revenue
FY2022
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£0.2M revenue
FY2021
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£0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2008
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  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO

What is Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO?
Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO is a education scio based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. The Trust was formed in 2007 with the support of Aberdeen City Council to take over responsibility for the remaining Listed buildings and Structures which form part of the former Ferryhill Motive Power Depot which operated between 1850-1998. These consisted of the former Engine Shed, Listed Grade “B” by Historic Environment Scotland, the Ransomes and Rapier Railway Turntable, Listed Grade “A” and the remaining associated structures and sidings including the unique coaling bank. As a Heritage Centre open to the public, our main purpose is preserving the history of the railway and providing a venue where people of all ages can come, currently on four days per week, to learn about the history of railways in the UK and the North East of Scotland and to contribute by volunteering to undertake a variety of preservation tasks. We provide an environment where people of all ages and abilities can join the development of the Heritage Centre. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 4.1 To advance knowledge of and education in railway transport heritage for the benefit of the public by way of restoring the Ferryhill Engine Shed and curtilage, and the Ferryhill Railway Turntable and curtilage, to provide a heritage centre. 4.2 For the advancement of heritage and educational purposes, to store, display and demonstrate railway heritage Specimens. 4.3 To provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and well-being of people of all ages and backgrounds living in Ferryhill, Aberdeen and surrounding areas. In furtherance of the above objectives, the Trust will 4.4 provide facilities for the operation of locomotive hauled railway trains. 4.5 provide workshop facilities to operate, repair, and maintain plant and equipment to support the functions of the Trust. 4.6 offer opportunities for people in the area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their choice. 4.7 reduce isolation of people in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental wellbeing. 4.8 develop the capacity of people in the area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community.
When was Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO founded?
Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO was founded in 2008.
Where is Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO located?
Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M.
Is Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO trustworthy?
Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO's registration number?
Registration: SC040039 (United Kingdom).
What is Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO's website?
https://www.frht.org.uk
Are donations to Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust SCIO 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.