Thank you for your interest in the proposed Lynn And Dereham Railway Preservation Trust.
If you are interested in applying to become a future trustee, please see the form at the bottom of this form.
The Lynn And Dereham Railway Preservation Trust are looking for a total of four additional Trustees to form a foundation charitable incorporated organisation, to deliver on our aim of:
"Delivering a unique heritage railway experience to West Norfolk".
What is a Trustee?: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/charity-trustee-whats-involved
Note: the contents of this page may be subject to change.
We are seeking knowledgeable and driven Trustees with varying backgrounds and skills, whether this is in the business sector, heritage railway sector, or someone with knowledge that is beneficial to our proposed aims listed below. Previous or current experience as a Trustee for another organisation is beneficial, but not mandatory.
The ideal Trustee for our organisation would be one that is highly motivated and someone who is able to offer skills such as in business, legal, construction, railway heritage and railway engineering, accounting, architecture, or someone who is able to assist with web design and management, management of funds, membership database management or the production and distribution of merchandise to patrons.
Proposed foundation CIO (charity) name:
Lynn And Dereham Railway Preservation Trust
Where the charity would operate from: TBD
Trustee limit:
Five
Proposed trustees as of 10.01.2025:
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Alexander John Brammer - chair
Our proposed charity's aims are:
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To promote the cause of heritage railways, historic rail transportation, historic railway buildings and land through the acquisition or leasing of said aspects.
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To establish and operate heritage railway museum(s) for the benefit of the general public.
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To benefit local communities through the development and operating of community-led businesses.
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To educate the general public in the subject of the former Lynn and Dereham railway and British railway heritage as a whole.
Main priorities of works, in order:
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Restoration of the platform buildings of the former Middleton Towers railway station.
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Establishment of a community-led tea room and pop-up heritage railway museum at the former platform buildings of Middleton Towers.
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Excavation of the infilled Middleton Towers station siding, installation of railway ballast and the acquisition of 1-2 heritage railway carriages to be used as a communal space and/or holiday let accommodation.
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Acquisition and transport of a disused signal box, to be used on-site at Middleton Towers station as a heritage railway museum and educational facility for local pupils.
Source of funds:
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The general public, through membership plans and merchandise sales
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The general public or businesses, through donations
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The National Lottery Heritage Fund
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The Railway Heritage Trust (restoration of Network Rail buildings only)
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Other grant-providing organisations
Who the charity would benefit:
The general public.
How the charity would help:
Provision of buildings, facilities and open space.
If you are interested in becoming a Trustee for the Lynn And Dereham Railway Preservation Trust, please complete the form below. Please note: this is not a formal application, only a registration of interest.
You will be contacted in due course about an initial discussion about being a Trustee.