Raising funds for the Railway
Search the web, shop online and trade on eBay.
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By using everyclick as you can raise funds for Trevithick 200, Western Locomotive Association, or GWR (SVR) Association.
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By using easysearch as your search engine and easyfundraising to buy online you can register for donations to go to SVR Charitable Trust or GWR (SVR) Association.
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Go to smile.amazon.co.uk and log in using your usual Amazon credentials. ​You’ll be directed to a new page, where you can use the ‘pick your own charitable organization’ tab to enter Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Limited or GWR (SVR) Association, and click Search. 0.5% of your payment will come to the charity.
Support Funds and Groups. You can support some funds by membership or purchasing shares.
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Barry Coach 163 - Membership of Barry Railway Carriage Trust is open to all.
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D1013 and D1062 - Membership of Western Locomotive Association Limited (a charity) is open to all.
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No. 2857 - Membership of the 2857 Society is open to all.
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No. 4150 – 4150 Fund (a charitable organisation). Funding is by £1 shares (minimum £25).
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No. 7325 - Membership of the Great Western (SVR) Association (a charity) is open to all.
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Nos. 7802 and 7812 - Erlestoke Manor Fund (a charitable organisation). Funding is by £5 shares, with a minimum of £100 and a maximum £5,000.
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No. 42968 – Membership of Stanier Mogul Fund is open to all.
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No. 48773 – Membership of The Stanier 8F Locomotive Society Limited (a charity) is open to all.
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50 007, D444, 50 049 and 50 135 - Shares are available in The Class 50 Alliance Ltd
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DMU Cars 52064, 59250, 51941, 50933 and 56208 - Membership of DMU Group (West Midlands) is open to all.
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No. 82045 – Membership of The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust (a charity) is open to all.
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You can support many projects by membership of or donations to The SVR Charitable Trust Limited (a charity)
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Also you can support 4930 Hagley Hall by donations to the Friends of Hagley Hall.
Tax efficient financial support to the Severn Valley Railway.
The following groups associated with the Railway have charitable status:
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Gift Aid on donations means the charity reclaims 25p on every £1 if you’re paying income tax.
Legacies. Bequests can be willed without attracting Inheritance Tax, currently 40% on the value of estates above £325,000 (£650,000 for married couples and civil partners, plus an additional nil-rate band when a residence is passed on death to a direct descendant). The SVR Charitable Trust has forms on its website. Inheritance tax reduces from 40% to 36% for those estates leaving 10% or more to charity.
Payroll Giving. Donate directly from your gross salary with immediate tax relief. More info here.
Will your employer support the Railway..? Some employers have a 'good causes fund' and staff can apply for paid time as a volunteer, or funds for their good cause. You can check what’s available with your employer, usually on its intranet or through its HR or payroll team.