THE RAILWAY AND CANAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Registration #256047 · Registered
www.rchs.org.uksecretary@rchs.org.uk
David Smith & Co 7 Grosvenor Gardens SW1W 0AF
To promote the study of the history of railways, canals and transport generally.
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About THE RAILWAY AND CANAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THE RAILWAY AND CANAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 256047). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 81/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE RAILWAY AND CANAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY reported a total income of £51,807 and total expenditure of £49,986, a spending ratio of 96% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE RAILWAY AND CANAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: To promote the study of the history of railways, canals and transport generally. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE RAILWAY AND CANAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. 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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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 96.5% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £51,807 | £49,986 | 96% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026