Funding

Northern’s community funding

We provide core funding to 21 active community rail partnerships (CRPs) across our network. CRPs bring together local communities and the rail industry to engage with the wider community and encourage use of the lines they represent. All our CRPs will have a paid officer (full or part time), with all other roles or activities undertaken by volunteers. We are not the sole funder of CRPs, they may receive funding from other train operators, local authorities or other organisations. They may also receive support in kind such as providing office space and equipment for a CR Officer. In addition to receiving core funding, CRPs are eligible to apply to our seed corn and station adoption funds. As with other community groups they will be eligible to apply for funds or grants from a wide range of sources for specific projects.