| | Whilst specific appeals form a key art in the funding for larger projects the Trust also undertakes a wide variety of smaller projects that are vital to maintaining and improving the Railway for visitors and volunteers alike. These projects are funded by the Railway's general fund with money raised by a number of initiatives. You can help progress these projects using the button below to make an immediate donation.Current ProjectsSome of the current projects are listed below: - Corfe Castle Signal Box
- Volunteer Accommodation
- Norden Facilities (Phase 1)
- Swanage Loco Water Supply
- Diesel 'May' Restoration (Phase 1)
- B Van for Sygnets Base
- Bullied 5761 restoration
- Herston South Carriage Shed
Future ProjectsBeyond these projects, there is a long list of exciting things we would like to do. Some of these are likely to develop quickly, while others are truly aspirational and as such long-term. However, it is important that we understand the full scope so that we are ready to take advantage of opportunities as and when they arise. Potential projects include: - Churchill Van (S2464S) Phase 2 restoration
- Car 14 Phase 2 restoration
- Stockley Building Museum
- Maunsell push-pull
- Maunsell coach set
- Bullied 1457 restoration
- Ironclad restoration
- Corfe Castle signal box fit out
- Corfe Castle Platform & car park surfacing
- Swanage Loco Shed roof restoration
- Swanage Goods Shed restoration
- Swanage Station catering facilities
- Herston works racking/mezzanine floor
- Museum upgrades
- Norden facilities (phase 2)
- Harmans Cross down platform building
- Harmans Cross footbridge
- Harmans Cross to Woody Hyde path
- P-Way upgrade
- Infrastructure purchase
- Formation & land purchase
- Skew Arch bridge refurbishment
- PMMG interpretation centre
- Queen Mary Brake Van Restorations
- Steam loco acquisition
| | | Gift Aid |  | Donations to the Swanage Railway Trust by UK taxpayers qualify for relief under the Gift Aid scheme. This scheme enables the SRT to recover an additional 28% of the value of qualifying donations without cost to the donor. Higher rate taxpayers can also benefit personally by claiming a further rebate via their tax return. We would encourage all donors to help us maximise the value of donations by completing the simple Gift Aid form that is displayed after you have made your donation.
| | | Use of Funds Statement | | | It is intended that the funds raised will be used to further the stated objectives. Should circumstances dictate that the Swanage Railway Trust is unable to pursue the relevant project then the funds raised will be used to further the general aims of the Swanage Railway Trust and will be allocated at the discretion of the Council of Management. The Swanage Railway Trust is a Registered Charity No. 1087318 |
| | | | Quick LinksSwanage Railway Trust Latest News Appeals & Fundraising Members & Volunteers In This SectionPayPalDonations are processed by PayPal on behalf of the Swanage Railway Trust. You do not need to have or create a PayPal account and there is no additional charge for this service. ContactsSwanage Railway Trust,
Station House,
Swanage,
Dorset,
BH19 1HB Phone/fax: 01929-425800 extn 34 Email: fundraising |
