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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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Great Western Trust is a registered environment nonprofit, 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £413K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Great Western Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.
The Great Western Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
Based on official tax 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 Great Western Trust is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has £413K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Great Western Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
The Great Western Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
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 a environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among environment charities registered in United Kingdom: The Great Western Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. Its annual revenue of £413K is below the peer average of £1M.
The Great Western Trust is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (7)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralLooking back at Gloucester Green bus station in the 1960s - Oxford Mail
When Gloucester Green was a busy transport hub for our buses - Oxford Mail
Parents of baby left brain damaged after NHS failure get £35,000,000 payout - Metro.co.uk
GWR coat of arms mosaic finds permanent home in Oxfordshire - BBC
Plans to convert historic railway halt into holiday let 'could impact Carmarthen-Aberystwyth line' - Nation.Cymru
Right on Track: Learning about the birds and the bees at Didcot - Herald Series
Isambard Kingdom Brunel: The engineering giant with 'short man syndrome' - BBC
Right on Track: Fine dining on trains past - Herald Series
The Railway Station Oxford might have had - Oxford Mail
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- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Methodology
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Quick facts about The Great Western Trust
- What is The Great Western Trust?
- The Great Western Trust is a environment nonprofit organization, 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 United Kingdom.
- What is The Great Western Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is The Great Western Trust trustworthy?
- The Great Western Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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.