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Our partners & supporters

Thanks to our fantastic partners and supporters we provide pivotal support to a flourishing community rail movement, contributing to inclusive, empowered, sustainable and healthy communities.

Our partners and supporters give more than their money, they offer their time and expertise to aid our members’ work to grow the reach of community rail across Great Britain.  Read about some of the great work we’re doing with our existing corporate partners and find out how you can get involved.

Core funders and corporate partners

Our core funders and corporate partners enable us to provide direct support to grassroots community rail groups. From advising our members, to organising the annual Community Rail Awards, to securing (and administering) vital grant funds, to running events and publishing resources. We couldn’t do it without them!

Click the logos to find out more about our partners and how they can support our members.

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Community Rail Awards sponsors and donors

Our 20th anniversary gala event in Newcastle in March 2025 will be a special milestone event for our Awards, aligning with Railway 200 and happening in the regional birthplace of the railway. We’re so excited to make this a highly memorable event, showcasing the best of community rail and its impact in the communities we serve.

Special thanks to our Awards sponsors and donors – without you none of this would be possible!

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Corporate donors, project sponsors and in-kind supporters

Our corporate donors, project sponsors and in-kind supporters are listed below. Without their support we could not deliver our programme of work supporting the community rail movement. This includes delivery of our events, campaigns, and resources for members.

Read about our project sponsorship opportunities  or call a member of the team to find out more.

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