--- title: "The Exeter West Group — check charity number 514548 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Exeter West Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 514548. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Caradoc Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-exeter-west-group retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:56:15.350Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Exeter West Group is a registered charity (number 514548) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £4,568 (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 Exeter West Group? Registered charity number 514548 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Caradoc Drive Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £4,568 Website [www.exeterwest.org.uk](http://www.exeterwest.org.uk/) ## What does The Exeter West Group do? The group owns and maintains a large mechanical signal box from Exeter St. David's station. Fully restored to working order, the signal box is open to the public on a regular basis at the Crewe Heritage Centre. ## What causes is The Exeter West Group registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Exeter West Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Exeter West 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=the-exeter-west-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.exeterwest.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Exeter West Group a legitimate charity? Yes. The Exeter West Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 514548) 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 Exeter West Group's charity number? The Exeter West Group's charity number is 514548. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 514548? Search 514548 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 Exeter West Group do? The group owns and maintains a large mechanical signal box from Exeter St. David's station. Fully restored to working order, the signal box is open to the public on a regular basis at the Crewe Heritage Centre. Does The Exeter West Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Exeter West 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 The Exeter West Group? The Exeter West Group's website is http://www.exeterwest.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/514548).