Fundraising
Make a Donation
The simplest way to support the NSRC is by making a one-off donation, the size of which can be as big or small as you wish. You can place any donation into the general NSRC pot, allowing the NSRC Board to choose where your money goes. Alternatively, you can choose to support one of the public appeals listed within the donation form itself. It's quick and easy and can easily be done on a phone or laptop wherever you are in the world.
Make a Gift
If you want to make a bigger contribution and help bring an ongoing project to completion or give an other project some initiative, we are more than happy to hear from you. Not all our planned projects are listed online, as simply we cannot manage to fund everything we'd like to. If you are prepared to give a larger donation, or have an item you feel would be worthy adding to our collection, then please get in touch.Leaving A Legacy
Some discussions are hard to have and deciding a future beyond your years is one of those. Many people know what they want to do, but don't necessarily know how to. The following information will hopefully assist you in making any decisions, but please don't hesitate to contact us for more information. Should you choose to leave even a legacy to The North Staffordshire Railway (1978) ltd in your will, know that together we will make a real and lasting difference. There are different types of gifts you can leave, as explained below.
Online Shopping
As people find new ways to shop, we need to find new ways to attract donations. One such way is by registering with AmazonSmile and EasyFundraising, websites that offer charitable donations to customers who purchase products through their websites. This is all so simple, you can earn money for NSRC from anywhere in the world!Annual Raffle
Every year the NSRC holds a raffle, culminating in the draw being made during the November AGM, which coincides with the ending of the main operating season. Tickets are £1 each and can be purchased from onboard all public services, from the booking office or from the NSRC direct. The 2021 raffle is raising funds for the purchase of specialist maintenance equipment, that will help with ongoing maintenance and our future expansions to Leek, Moneystone and Cauldon.One of the North Staffordshire Railway Company's priorities is to raise funds to support our charitable objectives, and ensure the continued survival of railway preservation within North Staffordshire. Choosing to support the NSRC makes a huge difference, no matter how small your contribution. Every penny counts, and small donations put together soon create large contributions that make a real difference to our ongoing work.
Working together we are all bringing the past to life, recreating moments that were once an every day occurrence but are now consigned to history. Day to day running only generates enough income to cover the costs of operation along with minimum maintenance requirements. It is up to us as a community, and the support body for the Churnet Valley Railway, to make the impossible happen and enhance the visitor experience further, which will encourage visitors to keep coming back to enjoy another day in history.