Nene Valley Railway
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The charity promotes the permanent preservation of lines, locomotives, rolling stock, buildings and equipment of railway interest of actual or potential historic or scientific importance and educational value. These items to be exhibited to members of the public and, where possible, operated to demonstrate the working and operation of railways in general and some aspects in particular.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Nene Valley Railway has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1972, it predates 91% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% 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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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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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. NENE VALLEY RAILWAY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
NENE VALLEY RAILWAY 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.
NENE VALLEY RAILWAY 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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8 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
Took train mad grandson to Nene Valley Railway during summer holiday, he absolutely loved it. Staff were great and very kind. Made his day by letting him stand in the engine. Spent a lovely afternoon going backwards and forwards, getting on and off for refreshment.
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The staff were very friendly. Whilst we were waiting for our taxi home. Paul B was very kind and told my son lots of stories about the train station. Excellent customer service.
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Such a lovely little place to bring my 19 month old son. He absolutely loved it. Please install a play area/Park as that would just top it off, definitely need more things added to the place for children to do, I'd happily pay more for entry if there was a soft play/Park feature and maybe a little café.
How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Nene Valley Railway
Nene Valley Railway is a registered education nonprofit based in Peterborough, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 3 community reviews with an average rating of 5.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 4.0/5 based on 3 reviews.
Based on official filings, Nene Valley Railway has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The charity promotes the permanent preservation of lines, locomotives, rolling stock, buildings and equipment of railway interest of actual or potential historic or scientific importance and educational value. These items to be exhibited to members of the public and, where possible, operated to demonstrate the working and operation of railways in general and some aspects in particular. Nene Valley Railway is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1972.
Nene Valley Railway 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.
Nene Valley Railway's registered charity number is 263617. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Nene Valley Railway is located in Peterborough, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Nene Valley Railway is based in Peterborough 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 Nene Valley Railway
- What is Nene Valley Railway?
- Nene Valley Railway is a education charitable company based in Peterborough, United Kingdom. The charity promotes the permanent preservation of lines, locomotives, rolling stock, buildings and equipment of railway interest of actual or potential historic or scientific importance and educational value. These items to be exhibited to members of the public and, where possible, operated to demonstrate the working and operation of railways in general and some aspects in particular.
- When was Nene Valley Railway founded?
- Nene Valley Railway was founded in 1972.
- Where is Nene Valley Railway located?
- Headquartered in Peterborough, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Nene Valley Railway's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £1.1 million. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Nene Valley Railway trustworthy?
- Nene Valley Railway has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Nene Valley Railway's website?
- https://www.nvr.org.uk
- Are donations to Nene Valley Railway 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.