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Registered charity · No. 1196114CIOThornbury

Gwr 813 Preservation Fund

Gwr 813 Preservation Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Thornbury.

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Quick answer

Gwr 813 Preservation Fund is listed as a registered charity (number 1196114) 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: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £30,753 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Gwr 813 Preservation Fund?

Registered charity number: 1196114
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Thornbury
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31): £30,753
Website: GWR813.org

What does Gwr 813 Preservation Fund do?

The charity oversees the renovation, maintenance, display and operation of items in its collection at several heritage railways and centres. It raises funds for this purpose through donations, grants, steaming fees and other means. It further researches the history of items in its collection and makes this information available on its web site and other media channels.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

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What causes is Gwr 813 Preservation Fund registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gwr 813 Preservation Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gwr 813 Preservation Fund 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 Gwr 813 Preservation Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gwr 813 Preservation Fund as a registered charity (number 1196114) 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 Gwr 813 Preservation Fund's charity number?: Gwr 813 Preservation Fund's charity number is 1196114. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1196114?: Search 1196114 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 Gwr 813 Preservation Fund do?: The charity oversees the renovation, maintenance, display and operation of items in its collection at several heritage railways and centres. It raises funds for this purpose through donations, grants, steaming fees and other means. It further researches the history of items in its collection and makes this information available on its web site and other media channels.
Does Gwr 813 Preservation Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gwr 813 Preservation Fund. 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 Gwr 813 Preservation Fund?: Gwr 813 Preservation Fund's website listed in our register data is http://GWR813.org. 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 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.