--- title: "Westonzoyland Engine Trust — check charity number 279765 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Westonzoyland Engine Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279765. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Westonzoyland Pumping Station. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/westonzoyland-engine-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:48:09.802Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Westonzoyland Engine Trust is a registered charity (number 279765) 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 £44,578 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Westonzoyland Engine Trust? Registered charity number 279765 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Westonzoyland Pumping Station Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £44,578 Website [www.wzlet.org](http://www.wzlet.org/) ## What does Westonzoyland Engine Trust do? Voluntary run museum of steam power and land drainage. Owner of grade 2* (star) listed building and 1861 steam powered drainage machine, and many other exhibits. ## What causes is Westonzoyland Engine Trust registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Westonzoyland Engine Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Westonzoyland Engine Trust 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=westonzoyland-engine-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wzlet.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Westonzoyland Engine Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Westonzoyland Engine Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279765) 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 Westonzoyland Engine Trust's charity number? Westonzoyland Engine Trust's charity number is 279765. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279765? Search 279765 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 Westonzoyland Engine Trust do? Voluntary run museum of steam power and land drainage. Owner of grade 2* (star) listed building and 1861 steam powered drainage machine, and many other exhibits. Does Westonzoyland Engine Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Westonzoyland Engine Trust. 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 Westonzoyland Engine Trust? Westonzoyland Engine Trust's website is http://www.wzlet.org — 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/279765).