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Registered charity · No. 1213097CIOChard Street

For the Love of a Railway

For the Love of a Railway is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment, based in Chard Street.

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For the Love of a Railway is a registered charity (number 1213097) 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; economic/community development/employment. 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 For the Love of a Railway?

Registered charity number
1213097
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Chard Street

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

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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is For the Love of a Railway a legitimate charity?
Yes. For the Love of a Railway is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213097) 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 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?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.