Charity

Tools and equipment hire services company Speedy Hire is taking action to save lives by empowering its colleagues with vital CPR training, in partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The initiative has seen over 2000 Speedy Hire colleagues upskill...

Alstom has announced the recipients of its UK and Ireland 2024 Community Project Fund (CPF). Twelve charities and community-led projects across the two countries will share more than £125,000 (€145,000). Alstom employees are also encouraged to use their annual...

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has transformed a stretch of land sandwiched between the M18 and an industrial estate near Doncaster into a wildlife haven with help from LNER. Parson’s Carr Nature Reserve, a 104-hectare site of former arable land, is now...

Grand Central has announced a new partnership with the North East-based charity, Red Sky Foundation, to install defibrillators on every train service. This initiative aims to enhance passenger safety by providing immediate access to life-saving equipment during medical emergencies. Red Sky...

The Railway Mission is pleased to announce the appointment of Mameri Eze as a new Trustee, bringing with her a wealth of experience in project management, financial stewardship, and workplace well-being. Mameri’s background in the rail industry, coupled with...

New research released by Samaritans reveals over half of UK adults (67%) would appreciate someone checking on them, by offering words of support, if they were struggling to cope. The findings come as Samaritans launches 'Small Talk Saves Lives', in...

Network Rail recently teamed up with the charity Railway Children to host its sixth annual Big Station Sleepout at seven of its managed stations across the country. (Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, Manchester Piccadilly, Leeds City, London Bridge, London...

The Railway Mission is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Verghese as a Trustee of the charity. With over 33 years of senior experience in railway operations and a profound personal connection to the railway community, Paul brings...

A TransPennine Express (TPE) driver has raised more than £55,000 for charity by offering a front row seat to train journeys across the north of England and Scotland through his YouTube channel. Don Coffey, 66, from Chapel-en-le-Frith, has been a...

Siemens Mobility has announced a new partnership with Samaritans. The partnership forms part of the company’s social value approach, underscoring its commitment to fostering mental health awareness and well-being within the rail industry. Rob Morris, Joint UK&I CEO and managing...