Fewer than 50 days to go until Railway Family Week 2022

Much-loved charity the Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) have announced that their fundraising event ‘Railway Family Week’ is back for 2022. This year the event will be held from 25th-30th April.

Last year the charity held their first ever Railway Family Week; a largely virtual event which was organised to replace their in-person fundraisers that had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. Thanks to the amazing support they received from the rail industry, over £50,000 was raised for the charity during the week.

RBF want to smash this £50,000 target again this year, which is why they are calling on the industry for their support this April. The charity is inviting anyone who is part of the ‘railway family’ to get involved. From those who work for TOCs, Network Rail or the supply chain, to those who may be retired from rail or railway enthusiasts who want to support this fantastic industry – all support makes a world of difference to the charity. In 2021, 858 people benefitted from the charity’s financial services – one fifth of which were made possible thanks to the money raised from Railway Family Week.

How to get involved?

One key way that those in the rail industry can help RBF reach their target this year is by taking on fundraising challenge to help raise £50,000. The challenge can be simple or adventurous, physical or virtual – the charity only ask that participants have fun in the process! Examples include taking on a running, walking or cycling challenge; holding a bake sale at work; arranging a gig or karaoke night; or hosting a virtual or workplace quiz. The challenge can be completed alone, or with friends, family and colleagues. A fundraising pack is available on the RBF website with an easy guide on how to get started and set up a JustGiving Fundraising page.

The incredibly popular Auction of Experiences will also be retuning for this year’s Railway Family Week, including amazing prizes such as cab rides and behind the scenes station visits. If you are able to add an experience please get in touch and details on how to bid will be available early April.

For more information on Railway Family Week and how to get involved, visit: www.railwaybenefitfund.org.uk/railway-family-week or email fundraising@railwaybenefitfund.org.uk

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