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title: "Class Forty Preservation Society — check charity number 326323 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Class Forty Preservation Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 326323. Education/training charity based in Crewe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/class-forty-preservation-society
retrieved: 2026-08-19T08:35:23.587Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Class Forty Preservation Society is a registered charity (number 326323) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £63,358 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Class Forty Preservation Society?

Registered charity number

326323

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Crewe

Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28)

£63,358

Website

[www.cfps.co.uk](http://www.cfps.co.uk/)

## What does Class Forty Preservation Society do?

To preserve and restore to full working order and operate at galas around the UK, 3 x Heritage English Electric Class 40 Diesel Electric Locomotives built in 1961 at Vulcan Foundry Newton Le Willows and promote their heritage to the general public in whatever manner is available and practical.

## What causes is Class Forty Preservation Society registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Class Forty Preservation Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Class Forty 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Class Forty Preservation Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Class Forty Preservation Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 326323) 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 Class Forty Preservation Society's charity number?

Class Forty Preservation Society's charity number is 326323. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 326323?

Search 326323 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 Class Forty Preservation Society do?

To preserve and restore to full working order and operate at galas around the UK, 3 x Heritage English Electric Class 40 Diesel Electric Locomotives built in 1961 at Vulcan Foundry Newton Le Willows and promote their heritage to the general public in whatever manner is available and practical.

Does Class Forty Preservation Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Class Forty 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 Class Forty Preservation Society?

Class Forty Preservation Society's website is http://www.cfps.co.uk — 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/326323).