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East Lancashire Railway Fundraising Appeals and News

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Foxfield_Rich, Oct 21, 2014.

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    Our Appeal

    We are looking to gain support from our loyal supporters in order to raise funds for 3 key projects for which around £250,000 is needed to deliver them. However we cannot do this alone.

    We have made great steps towards kick starting our fundraising appeals and hope that you will be able to help us continue the funding. If you would like to help by supporting an appeal then you can either make a single or monthly donation to any of the projects.

    Furthermore, we would gratefully receive any legacy information requests if you feel you could help the railway for future generations.

    Developing an ELR Fundraising Strategy

    In consultation with the East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society (ELRPS), the East Lancashire Light Railway Company (ELLR Co.) has developed a fundraising strategy which links in to the objectives of the jointly agreed Business Plan. The approach is simple. The ELRPS and the Company jointly identify and agree our top three development projects which will be jointly promoted in order to secure the necessary funding and allow the projects to be undertaken. As progress is made on these schemes further key projects will be identified and jointly agreed.

    Our fundraising strategy is to target opportunities from a number of sources:

    Donations from the public, members, the Society and associated ELR Groups

    • Legacy fundraising “A Gift in your Will”
    • Grants from Trusts and Statutory bodies
    • Events and Community Fundraising
    • Potential High Profile supporters
    • Corporate Support
    • Sponsorship
    Our Current Key Projects

    Details of our first three key development projects are shown in the enclosed leaflets. These are also featured on our website under Support Us. The 3 key project appeals are for:

    • Bury Station Canopy
    • Standard Tank 80097
    • Coaches for Our Future
    Vital to delivering each of these projects is going to be the generous benefaction of our members and hence the intent of this letter. The ELR’s whole existence relies on the help and support that you and fellow members are able to contribute and we feel confident that this appeal will, yet again, demonstrate the enthusiasm and commitment within the railway that helps ensure we remain one of the UK’s leading heritage railways.

    For more information visit our Fundraising blog here: www.elrfundraising.wordpress.com
     
    Foxfield_Rich, Oct 21, 2014
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