Fund Raising
To achieve its aim of funding projects on Peak Rail a range of activities take place. The running of the PRA takes a considerable amount of money. This includes its website, Annual General Meeting, Magazine / newsletters and membership subscription renewals. All remaining income is spent on projects supporting Peak Rail.
The Branches
The 5 branches also run their own fund raising activities. Long standing amongst these is the 100 Club run by the Sheffield branch. The Branches attend events, such as Model Railway Exhibitions, with display boards promoting Peak Rail activities and encouraging membership of the PRA along with volunteering. Sales stands are another important part of attending these events. Funds are raised at Branch meetings through donations and raffles.
Annual Raffle
The PRA also holds an annual raffle with a specific project as the focus. Raffle tickets are posted out with Peak Express to all members. They are also sold on Peak Rail trains especially at Special Events such as the very popular Santa Specials.
100 Club
The Friends of Peak Rail 100 Club was created in 1986 to raise funds for Peak Railway Society, which became Peak Rail Association.
It is a Small Lottery licensed by Sheffield City Council.
Currently there are 341 member entries and draws take place quarterly at Sheffield Branch meetings.
Five Prizes are awarded at each draw valued at 50% of entries, with the recent First Prize of £255.75.
The remainder less expenses is donated to Peak Rail Association.
The 100 Club has donated over £47,000 in its 35 years.
If you would like to join the club please download the application form
Royal Pioneer
The PRA in conjunction with Peak Rail as started a fundraising for the completion of the restoration of Royal Pioneer. All funds are being administered separately by the PRA
Royal Pioneer Appeal
Projects in 2023
From members donations during covid, the PRA is funding the construction of a water tower and erection of a water crane at Rowsley
The 2022 Annual Raffle has funded a toilet cabin which has been installed at Rowsley.
Previous Projects
Creating a picnic area at Rowsley.
Construction work on Rowsley Engine Shed.
Providing a Waiting Room on the platform at Matlock Station.
Refurbishment work on carriages including new seat covers and repainting.
Restoration of historic wagons.
Refurbishment and installation of two Signal Boxes.
Provision of a secure facility for storing the PRA Archives
Relaying of the Level Crossing at Darley Dale.
Purchase of track materials for the P-Way department.
Legacies
Sometimes the PRA is left Legacies in Wills. One such legacy left the PRA with £90,000 which funded a substantial amount of construction work on the Engine Shed at Rowsley.
View Legacies and Donations
To achieve its aim of funding projects on Peak Rail a range of activities take place. The running of the PRA takes a considerable amount of money. This includes its website, Annual General Meeting, Magazine / newsletters and membership subscription renewals. All remaining income is spent on projects supporting Peak Rail.
The Branches
The 5 branches also run their own fund raising activities. Long standing amongst these is the 100 Club run by the Sheffield branch. The Branches attend events, such as Model Railway Exhibitions, with display boards promoting Peak Rail activities and encouraging membership of the PRA along with volunteering. Sales stands are another important part of attending these events. Funds are raised at Branch meetings through donations and raffles.
Annual Raffle
The PRA also holds an annual raffle with a specific project as the focus. Raffle tickets are posted out with Peak Express to all members. They are also sold on Peak Rail trains especially at Special Events such as the very popular Santa Specials.
100 Club
The Friends of Peak Rail 100 Club was created in 1986 to raise funds for Peak Railway Society, which became Peak Rail Association.
It is a Small Lottery licensed by Sheffield City Council.
Currently there are 341 member entries and draws take place quarterly at Sheffield Branch meetings.
Five Prizes are awarded at each draw valued at 50% of entries, with the recent First Prize of £255.75.
The remainder less expenses is donated to Peak Rail Association.
The 100 Club has donated over £47,000 in its 35 years.
If you would like to join the club please download the application form
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HERERoyal Pioneer
The PRA in conjunction with Peak Rail as started a fundraising for the completion of the restoration of Royal Pioneer. All funds are being administered separately by the PRA
Royal Pioneer Appeal
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HEREProjects in 2023
From members donations during covid, the PRA is funding the construction of a water tower and erection of a water crane at Rowsley
The 2022 Annual Raffle has funded a toilet cabin which has been installed at Rowsley.
Previous Projects
Creating a picnic area at Rowsley.
Construction work on Rowsley Engine Shed.
Providing a Waiting Room on the platform at Matlock Station.
Refurbishment work on carriages including new seat covers and repainting.
Restoration of historic wagons.
Refurbishment and installation of two Signal Boxes.
Provision of a secure facility for storing the PRA Archives
Relaying of the Level Crossing at Darley Dale.
Purchase of track materials for the P-Way department.
Legacies
Sometimes the PRA is left Legacies in Wills. One such legacy left the PRA with £90,000 which funded a substantial amount of construction work on the Engine Shed at Rowsley.
View Legacies and Donations
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HERE These are examples of how funding money has been spent.
