Gift Aid

Gift Aid is a UK tax incentive that enables tax-effective giving by individuals to charities in the United Kingdom. For every £1 donated the society could claim back 25p from the tax man and this would have no additional cost to the individual that donated.

Our membership fees come under donations so if every member of the Derwent Valley Light Railway Society Gift Aided, it would mean an extra 25p for every £1 spent that the society could claim.

By signing up for the scheme, you are permitting us to reclaim tax paid on your membership or donation, increasing the value of your gift by 25p for every £1 you give us, at no cost to you.

You only need to complete the form once as it covers multiple donations and membership payments.

Being a Member

The Derwent Valley Light Railway Society is a charitable organisation which runs the Derwent Valley Light Railway on behalf of Murton Park.

The day to day operation of the railway is carried out by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer you must first become a member of the society.

You don’t need to be a volunteer to contribute to the railway, as simply by being a member you can help to support the railway. Join our hundreds of members who help to keep the railway on track.

Benefits of being a Member

By becoming a member you will have the satisfaction of helping to preserve one of the world’s most historic railways, and you will also receive the following benefits in return for your support:

Unlimited train rides for the named members (Charges may apply for special events).

Receive the four quarterly newsletters per year.

Serve as a trustee.

Vote at general meetings.

Volunteer on the the Railway (subject to appropriate induction and training).

Your membership also helps us, because your subscription and any donations that you are able to make will help to maintain the locomotives, rolling-stock and infrastructure.

Types of Membership

Life

Adult (aged 16-64)

Senior (aged 65+) / Unwaged

Junior (aged 3-15)

Family (2 adults and 2 children under 16 at the same address)

Joint (2 adults at the same address)

Become a Member

If you would like to become a member, please click on the button below to download a membership form (as a pdf file). This form also includes a gift aid declaration, but please note that we can only reclaim gift aid on any additional donation that you make, and not on your actual subscription.

If you require further information about membership, you are welcome to contact the membership secretary by email at