Donations
 

You can make a BIG difference to what you see pictured on this site.  The fact that what you see still exists, whether yet restored or not, is testimony to the quality of L&Y workmanship.  This quality is the guiding principle for those involved in restoration and conservation.  Such quality consumes two resources: time and money.  You can make a difference by providing either or both.  If you’re skilled in engineering or carpentry, or are simply competent at DIY, we can use you!

If you can’t help physically you can still make a difference - anything you can afford to donate will provide quality materials.  All donations are used to the full - all volunteers supply their skills and time without charge.  If you contribute via Gift Aid we can reclaim any tax you’ve paid .


Please complete the membership/donation form, and send it with your remittance to the address below. 
 

The activities of the Trust require a continuous supply of funds and practical help.  All donations from UK taxpayers can be enhanced under the Gift Aid Scheme. If you pay UK Income Tax and are able to make a donation, please complete the membership/donation form and send it to us - for every pound you donate we can recover the tax you've paid on it at the current rate, thus boosting your donation at no cost to you!

Apart from grants from Government Agencies and the Heritage Lottery Fund, the main source of funding has been in the form of donations from members of the Lancashire & Railway Preservation Society.  The structure and relationship of the Society and Trust is under review to combine the organisations, which will eliminate much of the administration work currently carried out on a voluntary basis.

You can ensure that this influence continues. To make a donation to the Trust, please complete the membership/donation form, and send it with your remittance to: 

Robin Higgins
Treasurer
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Trust
19 Sycamore Way
Barnoldswick
BB18 5RA

Tel: 01282 813603

Whilst the name L&Y disappeared in its own right in 1922 its influence on railway design and operations persists today. 

Note, the membership/donation form is in PDF format and requires the Adobe Acrobat reader which can be downloaded from the Adobe web site.

Donations can be made to the general funds of the Society or to a specific project, as separate funds are maintained for the locomotives and carriages for their regular maintenance and overhaul.

Any query: please contact Robin Higgins, or email the Trust.

The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Trust is a charity registered in England No. 1002627

 

Questions About Gift Aid

 
Q Will I have to make separate payments to the Society and Trust?
A No, you pay the Society membership at £6 or £3 as before and we will transfer any balance to the Trust for you.
   
Q Do I have to make separate declarations for each donation or give National Insurance or Tax reference numbers?
A Just the one declaration is sufficient for all donations you may wish to make in the future.  No other information is required from you.
   
Q What if I do not pay enough Income Tax or Capital Gains tax or might not do so in future?
A You can still agree that all donations go to the Trust anyway, and if your circumstances change just let us know in due course.
   
Q Can I make regular payments through my Bank or Building Society?
A Yes, just mark the appropriate box and we will send you further details.