At Chiltern Railways, we believe in the power of partnership to create positive change in our communities. Our charity support programme encompasses multiple initiatives designed to help charitable organisations make a bigger impact across our network.
As a train operating company, we're uniquely positioned to connect communities and facilitate charitable work across our network. We understand that charities play a vital role in addressing social challenges, supporting vulnerable individuals, and building stronger communities. That's why we've developed a comprehensive approach to charity support that goes beyond traditional corporate giving.
Our commitment to charitable causes stems from our belief that as a transport provider, we're not just moving people from A to B – we're part of the social fabric of every community we serve.
Our current charity partners
Chiltern Railways provides financial assistance and practical support to our key charity partners:
- STEM grant funding – investing in educational initiatives that spark curiosity and build engineering skills
- Donations from lost property sales – unclaimed items left at our stations are put to good use, with proceeds donated to partners
- Customer contributions through delay repay – passengers can choose to donate their compensation through our online portal
- Volunteering opportunities for staff – we offer time off to volunteer for local and national charities for colleagues across Chiltern
We currently partner with two outstanding charities:
National Literacy Trust
Dedicated to improving literacy levels across the UK, empowering young individuals with the reading and writing schools necessary to thrive.
Learn more: Website link
Primary Engineer
Promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education through hands-on learning and real-word problem-solving, inspiring the next generation of engineers.
Learn more: Website link
Charity collections
We support charities by providing space at our stations for fundraising collection events. Learn more and apply for space on our charity collections page.