Gwr 813 Preservation Fund (number 1196114) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
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.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gwr 813 Preservation Fund
Answers Gwr 813 Preservation Fund gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Gwr 813 Preservation Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Gwr 813 Preservation Fund's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Gwr 813 Preservation Fund registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
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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.
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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.
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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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Gwr 813 Preservation Fund?
The register records Gwr 813 Preservation Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Gwr 813 Preservation Fund's trustees paid?
Gwr 813 Preservation Fund's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Gwr 813 Preservation Fund registered as a charity?
Gwr 813 Preservation Fund was entered on the register on 11 October 2021.