THE E.F. HOWLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST

Registration #1096851 · Registered

www.gnsaloon.uk

49 REDSTONE HILL REDHILL RH1 4BG

60
out of 100
Good Standing

The Howlden Trust owns Great Northern Railway Directors' Saloon No. 706E designed by E.F.Howlden. The Trust's volunteers crew the saloon and present and interpret it in its historic context to the public (usually on the Bluebell Railway, but occasionally elsewhere), and raise money to fund the vehicle's conservation and maintenance. The conservation work is also undertaken by our volunteers.

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About THE E.F. HOWLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST

THE E.F. HOWLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1096851). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 60/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. No financial data has been submitted to the Charity Commission for THE E.F. HOWLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST, which may indicate the charity's income falls below the filing threshold, or that returns have not been submitted. According to the Charity Commission register, THE E.F. HOWLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST describes its activities as follows: The Howlden Trust owns Great Northern Railway Directors' Saloon No. 706E designed by E.F.Howlden. The Trust's volunteers crew the saloon and present and interpret it in its historic context to the public (usually on the Bluebell Railway, but occasionally elsewhere), and raise money to fund the vehicle's conservation and maintenance. The conservation work is also undertaken by our volunteers. Our analysis identified 1 minor governance flag for THE E.F. HOWLDEN CHARITABLE TRUST. No critical or high-severity concerns were found. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

Low
Transparency: No financial data available

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health0 / 25
Filing History & Transparency18 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026