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title: "The Class 15 Preservation Society — check charity number 293828 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Class 15 Preservation Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 293828. Education/training charity based in Winsford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-class-15-preservation-society
retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:02:36.187Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Class 15 Preservation Society is a registered charity (number 293828) 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 £7,539 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 The Class 15 Preservation Society?

Registered charity number

293828

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Winsford

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£7,539

Website

[www.d8233.org.uk](http://www.d8233.org.uk/)

## What does The Class 15 Preservation Society do?

To restore and operate ex British Rail Class 15 diesel locomotive D8233

## What causes is The Class 15 Preservation Society registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Class 15 Preservation Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Class 15 Preservation Society 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Class 15 Preservation Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Class 15 Preservation Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 293828) 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 The Class 15 Preservation Society's charity number?

The Class 15 Preservation Society's charity number is 293828. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 293828?

Search 293828 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 The Class 15 Preservation Society do?

To restore and operate ex British Rail Class 15 diesel locomotive D8233

Does The Class 15 Preservation Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Class 15 Preservation Society. 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 The Class 15 Preservation Society?

The Class 15 Preservation Society's website is http://www.d8233.org.uk — 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/293828).