The Great Western Trust
About
The collection, conservation and display of artefacts and memorabilia of the great western railway company, it's constituents and successors. Using this collection to expand, disseminate and enable research into how the g.w.r. Engineered, organised and operated it's vast transport undertaking. The collection demonstrates it's influence on the nation, it's staff and the public.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Great Western Trust with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1984, it predates 80% of the environment 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 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 82 places it in the top 10% of the 5,685 environment 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
- a donation page
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE GREAT WESTERN TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE GREAT WESTERN TRUST 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.
THE GREAT WESTERN TRUST 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
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
7 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar environment charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 7 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Great Western Trust
The Great Western Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Didcot, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £413K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Great Western Trust has £413K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The collection, conservation and display of artefacts and memorabilia of the great western railway company, it's constituents and successors. Using this collection to expand, disseminate and enable research into how the g.w.r. Engineered, organised and operated it's vast transport undertaking. The collection demonstrates it's influence on the nation, it's staff and the public. The Great Western Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1984.
The Great Western Trust is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality.
The Great Western Trust's registered charity number is 289008. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Great Western Trust is located in Didcot, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
The Great Western Trust is based in Didcot 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 The Great Western Trust
- What is The Great Western Trust?
- The Great Western Trust is a environment trust based in Didcot, United Kingdom. The collection, conservation and display of artefacts and memorabilia of the great western railway company, it's constituents and successors. Using this collection to expand, disseminate and enable research into how the g.w.r. Engineered, organised and operated it's vast transport undertaking. The collection demonstrates it's influence on the nation, it's staff and the public.
- When was The Great Western Trust founded?
- The Great Western Trust was founded in 1984.
- Where is The Great Western Trust located?
- Headquartered in Didcot, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Great Western Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £412,914.
- Is The Great Western Trust trustworthy?
- The Great Western Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 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 The Great Western Trust's website?
- https://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
- Are donations to The Great Western Trust 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.