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Registered charity · No. 298142Charitable companyWilliton Station

The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited

The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Williton Station.

Quick answer

The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited is a registered charity (number 298142) 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. Its latest reported income was £82,237 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
298142
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
Williton Station
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£82,237

What the charity does

The principal activity of the company is to advance the education of the public in the history and development of diesel traction on the railways of the West of England by the preservation and operation of diesel locomotives and associated equipment on the West Somerset railway.

Registered causes

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited is a registered charity (number 298142) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited do?
The principal activity of the company is to advance the education of the public in the history and development of diesel traction on the railways of the West of England by the preservation and operation of diesel locomotives and associated equipment on the West Somerset railway.
How can I donate to The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited?
The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited's website is http://www.depg.org/ — 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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.