SVR Guarantee Board
Severn Valley Railway Co. Ltd. (the 'Guarantee' Company)
SVR Company Limited (Company number 00906842) is a Company limited by Guarantee, supported by its membership. It provides the volunteer work force that assist in the operation of the railway.
SVR Company Limited and its functions
The merger of the Severn Valley Company Ltd and the Severn Valley Railway Association means that the SVR Company Ltd is the body that fully represents the interests of the membership and working members.
The Company has adopted and supports all the functions of the Severn Valley Railway Association and has incorporated these in to its governance. The Company has nine Directors who provide a breadth of experience from across the SVR.
The Company has a Committee structure to make sure that it maintains good governance and has a direct dialogue with its working membership.
These committees are:
Staffing Committee:
Co-Chaired by Directors Paul Appleton and Neil Limbrick, and including a representative from the Volunteer Liaison Office; the four Zone reps. from Bridgnorth, Intermediate Stations, Bewdley and Kidderminster, along with working members' representation from station, operating and other departments.
The committee provides support for VLO and its activities, as well as monitoring and reviewing processes by which working members' issues can be addressed. It aims to encourage recruitment, training and retention of working members through the development of policy and structures for support and guidance.
Finance Committee:
Chaired by Michelle Bevon, the committee consists of two SVR. Co. Ltd. Directors (one as chairman and one as deputy chairman) and a small team of working members. The Finance Committee is charged with researching, investigating and reporting on all financial matters relating to the Guarantee Company. This includes the 200 Club, raffles, membership rates, shareholding and new fundraising initiatives. An important part of the remit of the committee is monitoring costs such as the SVR News and the progress of projects that have been funded or partially funded by the Company to ensure good financial return and membership support.
Communications Committee:
Chaired by director Rob Whatton, the Committee has a responsibility to support the delivery of communications to volunteers and members of SVR through social media, website, newsletters, SVR News, event stands, presentations, posters, external articles as well as general publicity aimed at new, existing and potential members.
Presentation Committee:
Chaired by Director Anthony Bartlam with a small team of working members. The Presentation Committee seeks to improve the heritage credentials of the SVR through providing guidance and support on authenticity of clothing, literature and period detail.
If you are interested in finding out more or you believe that you have some experience and skill in a relevant field then please email vlo@svrlive.com.