Dead right Steve. The original intent was to provide better quality volunteer accommodation to supplement what is currently available at Grosmont,...
The answer to that perfectly reasonable question is that Stape was always intended to be a facility to encourage volunteering by groups using it...
Indeed, and it's important to note that the reponse has the full backing and support of the Senior Leadership Team and the Boards.
I agree with pretty much everything you say especially bringing in younger members with new ideas. Unfortunately the predominance of grey or...
I'd support the sentiment but not the "absolutely enforced". That isn't in line with Charity Commission or other best practice guidance which...
Possibly, or perhaps account was taken of the charitable objectives effectively including the operation of heritage trains over that section so...
It would be interesting to see how you arrive at those figures? The £450k annual benefit results from the incremental Gift Aid recovery per head...
That highlights the question of what a “member” is and the purpose of membership. Traditionally the assumption was that people became members to...
The same could be said of any other tax change such as those in the recent budget. The risk register includes an assessment of the risk.
I think it depends on whether you offer the twelve month free return option. Whilst it’s true that the Network Rail section is not owned or...
Nice idea but unfortunately Gift Aid rules don’t allow it. The same admission charge has to be available to purchasers whether or not they choose...
Absolutely!
No, obviously I failed to make my point clear. Offering a traditional train service, steam or otherwise, is unlikely to attract sufficient...
Grants are intended typically to help secure a charity's financial viability and , yes, to encourage more people from more diverse communities...
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