Avanti West Coast has announced it is extending its partnership with Crewe's Railway Benefit Fund charity, until at least the end of September 2024.

The aim of the partnership is to support as well as improve the general and financial wellbeing of current, former, or retired Avanti West Coast employees.

The Railway Benefit Fund, who were founded in 1858, offer bespoke care and advice to railway families.

The Railway Benefit Fund, based in Crewe, were founded in 1858, offering bespoke care and advice to railway families (Ryan Parker).

In the past twelve months the Crewe charity has helped over 1,000 individuals struggling with hardship.

Working closely with Avanti West Coast's human resources team, they will deliver training sessions to colleagues, increasing awareness of grants available to those struggling financially.

They will also support Avanti West Coast's Health and Wellbeing activity throughout the year, attending events and working together to increase the number of volunteer time.

Avanti will also support the Railway Benefit Fund's Christmas Vouchers for Rail Children appeal,

This provides 100 youngsters from families supported by charity throughout the year with some extra festive cheer.

Health and Wellbeing Partner at Avanti West Coast, Kelly Burton, told Nub News: "The Railway Benefit Fund are the unsung heroes of the industry.

"They've been supporting our people and the wider railway family for over 160 years. 

"Their work is invaluable, even more so in recent times, and we're proud to continue our partnership with them."

In the previous years, the charity has supported the 'railway family' in many ways, with help ranging from financial assistance to funding of home schooling equipment for children during lockdown.

One of Avanti West Coast's flagship Pendolino trains was also named 'Railway Benefit Fund' in April 2021 to celebrate the partnership.

Over the past twelve months, Crewe's Railway Benefit Fund charity has helped over 1,000 individuals struggling with hardship (Ryan Parker).

Chief Executive Officer at the Railway Benefit Fund, Jo Kaye, added "We are delighted to have renewed our partnership with Avanti West Coast for the fourth consecutive year.

"By working together, we continue to improve the financial wellbeing of current, former and retired railway employees."

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