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There are many way in which you could support the railway. First, though, it is probably useful to explain a little about our organisation. The Railway is essentially operated by its volunteers, managed by volunteer directors, most of whom are also Trustees of the Preservation Society (BRPS), who are elected by the membership. The Preservation Society is the majority shareholder in the not-for-profit company (Bluebell Railway PLC) which runs the railway, and thus BRPS controls the PLC.
The most fundamental support you can give is through joining the BRPS, and in this way you become a part of the heart of the Railway. It is from the large supporting membership that the railway draws its strength. In exchange for your membership you receive our quarterly magazine, Bluebell News and various other benefits as set out on the membership page.
Membership is a precondition of working on the railway as a volunteer. By becoming involved not only can you put a lot more into the railway, but you'll also get a lot out of it. Whilst the Railway has some full-time staff, most functions are undertaken by volunteers (and indeed many aspects are handled exclusively by volunteers). The railway could not operate without its volunteers. There is a niche for everyone, with an enormous variety of roles to be undertaken.
Our own Registered
Charity, No.292497, The Bluebell Railway Trust is able to accept legacies, covenants, gift-aid donations or CAF vouchers, either for the Trust's general
funds or for specific projects which fall within its remit. Some fund raising appeals are undertaken though the Trust, and the ability for the Trust to reclaim £28 of tax on every £100 given under Gift Aid, together with the potential projects which legacies (exempt of inheritance tax) enable us to undertake, are some of the principal benefits the Trust brings.
A donation form is available (you can specify which project you'd like the funds to go to) or you can give on-line though CAF.
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As a shareholder in the PLC
Although the BRPS is the majority shareholder in the PLC, many individuals, often also members of the Society, are also shareholders. This has been a useful method of raising capital for the expansion of the railway. The 2008 share offer has now closed, having raised significant capital towards the completion of the extension to East Grinstead.
Bluebell Members are now able to purchase shares by instalments, or a lump sum payment from the society.
We also now have a "Tenner for the Tip" scheme, and in exchange for a donation, certificates are available via the Bluebell shop and booking offices, or on-line.
Support one of our Fund-Raising appeals
Join us - Volunteer - Bluebell Trust (Donate) - Shareholder - Tenner for the Tip - Appeals - Shop and second hand - Used postage stamps - Printer cartridges and mobile phones - Easy Fund Raising
Buy your railway books, videos and DVDs though our Shop at Sheffield Park, or
Second hand items are sold through the Carriage Shop at Horsted Keynes, with all profits going to projects on the railway.
Used Postage Stamps are collected for fund raising by Tony Pond, 26 Hesketh House, Cawte Road, Southampton SO15 3SN. Please note that these can no longer be left for Tony at the railway.
They are also collected by Steve Pilcher of the Maunsell Locomotive Society
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Visit EasyFundraising (you need to sign up to support the Bluebell Railway). This is another way of supporting us at no cost to yourself. Through this portal you will find many on-line retailers, shops, hotels and other suppliers who are prepared to donate to us when you buy something through this link.
Recycling/Fundraising Scheme for Mobile Phones, PDAs, Printer Inkjet or Toner cartridges
As a fundraising initiative Phil Jemmison, a volunteer in the P-Way Department, is operating a scheme whereby all unwanted mobiles/PDAs and old printer/inkjet/toner cartridges can be donated to the Railway in order that they may be exchanged for cash.
Should you have any unwanted mobiles/PDAs and old printer/inkjet/toner cartridges please drop them off at any of our Station Booking Offices. You should remove the SIM card from mobile phones.
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Last updated 4 June 2009 by Richard Salmon
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