--- title: "Dean Forest Locomotive Group — check charity number 1164847 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dean Forest Locomotive Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1164847. Education/training charity based in New Mills. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dean-forest-locomotive-group retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:52:00.264Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dean Forest Locomotive Group is a registered charity (number 1164847) 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 £117,139 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Dean Forest Locomotive Group? Registered charity number 1164847 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location New Mills Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £117,139 Website [www.deanforestlocogroup.org](http://www.deanforestlocogroup.org/) ## What does Dean Forest Locomotive Group do? INCORPORATED AS A CIO ON THE 14 DECEMBER 2015 TO TAKE OVER THE WORK ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF AN UNINCORPORATED GROUP OF THE SAME NAME.THE CIO HAS CONTINUED TO PRESERVE, RESTORE, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN ITS LOCOMOTIVES AND ROLLING STOCK FOR PUBLIC OPERATION AND EDUCATION, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR THOSE INVOLVED. ## What causes is Dean Forest Locomotive Group registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dean Forest Locomotive Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dean Forest Locomotive Group 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=dean-forest-locomotive-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.deanforestlocogroup.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dean Forest Locomotive Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Dean Forest Locomotive Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1164847) 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 Dean Forest Locomotive Group's charity number? Dean Forest Locomotive Group's charity number is 1164847. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1164847? Search 1164847 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 Dean Forest Locomotive Group do? INCORPORATED AS A CIO ON THE 14 DECEMBER 2015 TO TAKE OVER THE WORK ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF AN UNINCORPORATED GROUP OF THE SAME NAME.THE CIO HAS CONTINUED TO PRESERVE, RESTORE, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN ITS LOCOMOTIVES AND ROLLING STOCK FOR PUBLIC OPERATION AND EDUCATION, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR THOSE INVOLVED. Does Dean Forest Locomotive Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dean Forest Locomotive Group. 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 Dean Forest Locomotive Group? Dean Forest Locomotive Group's website is http://www.deanforestlocogroup.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 2026-07-31, 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/1164847).