To help us achieve our target of returning this wonderful train to the mainline, are you willing to become a Friend of the Brighton Belle? Your financial contribution would help us fund the very significant cost of the restoration by generating a regular income stream - whatever you feel is appropriate. And if you would like to offer us a lump sum, there are arrangements for that too.

This restoration project is so important. Pulling together, we can bring back the Brighton Belle!

Become a Bronze Friend

Contribution: £25 per month by direct debit for 60 months.

As a Bronze Friend:

• You will become a Friend of the Brighton Belle;
• An invitation to the Trust's annual Friends' Meeting*;
• A signed certificate of membership of the scheme;
• An invitation to the commissioning of the restored 5BEL unit.
• A twice-yearly Friend's Update on the progress of the project.

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Become a Silver Friend

Contribution: £50 per month by direct debit for 60 months.

As a Silver Friend, you will also:

• Join us on the first train run for Friends;
• Recieve a signed limited edition Jonathan Clay print of the Brighton Belle.

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Become a Gold Friend

Contribution: £100 per month by direct debit for 60 months.

As a Gold Friend, you will also:

• Join us on the first public train run by the restored Brighton Belle;
• Recieve an original Jonathan Clay painting of the Brighton Belle**;
• Have an entry in the Belle Roll of Honour;
• Have your name on a brass plaque on a Brighton Belle table.

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Become a Donor Friend

You can help us with this unique restoration of the Brighton Belle by making a lump sum*** donation using our secure server here.

Together, we can bring back the Brighton Belle!

*As practicable   **On or shortly after the 36th monthly payment    ***Don't forget to complete a Gift Aid Form