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title: "Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg) — check charity number 1114642 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1114642. Education/training charity based in High Etherley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/durham-locomotive-preservations-group-dlpg
retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:57:56.129Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg) is a registered charity (number 1114642) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £49,701 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg)?

Registered charity number

1114642

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

High Etherley

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£49,701

Website

[www.wrlpg.com](http://www.wrlpg.com/)

## What does Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg) do?

Our main objective is to renovate The Norwood Engine originally given to our group on long-term loan and then purchased by us. We are looking for sponsorship and grants to overhaul this engine. We have links with several heritage railways, with a special relationship with the National Railway Museum, ShildonWe also renovate other heritage vehicles.

## What causes is Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg) registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg) 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 Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1114642) 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 Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg)'s charity number?

Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg)'s charity number is 1114642. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1114642?

Search 1114642 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 Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg) do?

Our main objective is to renovate The Norwood Engine originally given to our group on long-term loan and then purchased by us. We are looking for sponsorship and grants to overhaul this engine. We have links with several heritage railways, with a special relationship with the National Railway Museum, ShildonWe also renovate other heritage vehicles.

Does Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg). 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 Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg)?

Durham Locomotive Preservations Group (Dlpg)'s website is http://www.wrlpg.com — 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/1114642).