Join us in celebrating 200 years of railway history by giving back to the communities that keep it moving.
Whether you’re taking part in a sponsored walk, holding a cake sale or putting on a talk or tour, your fundraising will support five amazing charities doing life-changing work.
Railway 200 is proud to unite with five exceptional charities to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the modern railway and its transformative impact on Britain and the world.
Working to protect rail memories for the future, the campaign is supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK, Railway Benefit Fund, Railway Children, Railway Mission, and Transport Benevolent Fund CIO.
Together, we aim to support these charities’ vital work, protect cherished railway memories, and create a better future.
Contribute to the Railway 200 charity partnership on JustGiving and help us raise £200,000 in 2025 for these remarkable causes.
Download useful templates and materials to get you started with your fundraising:
Yes. Whether you’re hosting a model railway display, a family fun day or a railway-themed quiz night, you can include fundraising elements like donation posters, raffles or sponsorships to support our partner charities.
If your event is held in a public space, you may need to obtain permission from the local council or relevant authorities. For private venues, ensure you have the venue owner’s consent.
Yes. Our fundraising resources include templates for posters, quizzes, sponsorship forms, social media assets and more to assist you in promoting and managing your fundraising activities.
There’s no need to register – but we’d love to hear what you’re planning. For public events, check any local permissions.
Absolutely. You can submit your event details to be featured on our interactive map, helping to raise awareness and encourage participation.
No. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. We appreciate all efforts to support our partner charities.
All donations raised through the Railway 200 JustGiving hub are shared equally between our five charity partners.
Yes – you’re welcome to download and use our logo, poster and social media graphics from our toolkit.
Absolutely. You can run as many events or challenges as you like across the campaign.
Yes. You can customise your fundraising page with your story or event information and target. Go the charity partnership JustGiving page and choose ‘Start fundraising’.
Yes – you can use our sponsorship form or posters, both available to download on this page. Please pay in your donations using the ‘Donate now’ link to our charity partnership page on JustGiving.
