--- title: "Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society — check charity number 295279 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 295279. Education/training charity based in 5 Hithercroft Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cholsey-and-wallingford-railway-preservation-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T02:21:26.734Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society is a registered charity (number 295279) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £204,273 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society? Registered charity number 295279 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 5 Hithercroft Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £204,273 Website [www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com](http://www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com/) ## What does Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society do? Preserving and operating the railway line between Cholsey and Wallingford in the county of Oxfordshire ## What causes is Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=cholsey-and-wallingford-railway-preservation-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 295279) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society's charity number? Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society's charity number is 295279. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 295279? Search 295279 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society do? Preserving and operating the railway line between Cholsey and Wallingford in the county of Oxfordshire Does Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society? Cholsey and Wallingford Railway Preservation Society's website is http://www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/295279).