Chiltern Railways has confirmed a new corporate social responsibility initiative by appointing The Marylebone Project as its charity partner for the period April 2025 to March 2027. The London-based organisation provides accommodation, specialist support and employment pathways for women experiencing homelessness or acute vulnerability.
Partnership overview
- Duration: April 2025 – March 2027
- Beneficiary: The Marylebone Project, London NW1
- Scope: Fundraising, in-kind support, awareness activity across the Chiltern Railways network
The collaboration extends the successful “Marylebone on Display” programme delivered in 2024, in which service-users produced artwork shown at London Marylebone Station to highlight the challenges faced by homeless women.
Customer Delay Repay donations
From April 2025, passengers submitting Delay Repay claims can opt to divert their compensation directly to The Marylebone Project. Chiltern Railways forecasts that this facility could channel tens of thousands of pounds to frontline services during the two-year agreement.
Additional fundraising channels
Chiltern Railways will also donate revenue from auctions of unclaimed lost property. Further support will include:
- Use of meeting facilities at Space in Marylebone
- Procurement of event catering from Munch in Marylebone, the project’s social-enterprise café that trains and employs service-users
Executive commentary
Zach Bailey, Regional Growth Manager, Chiltern Railways
“Formalising our relationship with The Marylebone Project allows us to contribute meaningful, sustained support for vulnerable women in the communities we serve.”
Miriam Kennedy, Centre Manager, The Marylebone Project
“Demand for our services is higher than ever. Partnership with Chiltern Railways will raise vital awareness and funding across the network.”
Ongoing commitment to STEM education
Chiltern Railways has also reiterated its ongoing collaboration with the National Literacy Trust on the “Dream Big for STEM” initiative, which inspires young people to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
