Is For the Love of a Railway a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists For the Love of a Railway as a registered charity (number 1213097) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

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For the Love of a Railway's charity number is 1213097. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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For the Love of a Railway

For the Love of a Railway is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment.

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Quick answer

For the Love of a Railway is listed as a registered charity (number 1213097) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; economic/community development/employment. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

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What are the key facts about For the Love of a Railway?

Registered charity number: 1213097
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Chard Street
Website: fortheloveofarailway.co.uk

What does For the Love of a Railway do?

The advancement of education for public benefit by: - Increasing public learning and knowledge about the history of the Axminster to Lyme Regis railway line by:- Creating a large static model of the railway - Creating educational resource materialsThe promotion of community development in East DevonThe advancement of the awareness of local history and heritage

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-23. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is For the Love of a Railway registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for For the Love of a Railway yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. For the Love of a Railway 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is For the Love of a Railway a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists For the Love of a Railway as a registered charity (number 1213097) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is For the Love of a Railway's charity number?: For the Love of a Railway's charity number is 1213097. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1213097?: Search 1213097 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 For the Love of a Railway do?: The advancement of education for public benefit by: - Increasing public learning and knowledge about the history of the Axminster to Lyme Regis railway line by:- Creating a large static model of the railway - Creating educational resource materialsThe promotion of community development in East DevonThe advancement of the awareness of local history and heritage
Does For the Love of a Railway have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for For the Love of a Railway. 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 For the Love of a Railway?: For the Love of a Railway's website listed in our register data is https://fortheloveofarailway.co.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-23, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.