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Are you a company operating in the rail industry with a keenness to promote, inspire and develop the next generation of railway talent?
If so, you could make a huge difference by joining us as a Corporate Member.
We offer a range of membership types, to suit the budgets of different businesses. These each attract benefits, including promotional opportunities, event discounts, Annual Dinner savings and access to YRP branding support and volunteers.
But by far the biggest benefit is the value your business and your staff could gain from attending YRP networking and development events, supporting our brilliant YRP initiatives (such as Rail Week and into rail) and working with the
YRP to encourage diversity, inclusion and exciting career paths.
For more information, including on how your business can sign-up, please take a look at our 2025/2026 Corporate Members Brochure or contact our YRP Corporate Relations Team corporaterelations@youngrailpro.com,
who will be happy to help you discuss options and benefits.
YRP relies on the generosity of our Corporate Members to make our events and initiatives accessible and affordable – without your help YRP would cease to exist!
The Young Rail Professionals provides a vital link between those in the early years of their rail career and established leaders, giving them access not only to an invaluable peer to peer network, but also to a vast network
of individuals who all recognize the need to encourage and nurture talent and enthusiasm. Having access to such support cannot be quantified, especially as it crosses all elements of the railway community. from peers and
seniors.
Lucy Prior MBE
Business Engagement Director, 3Squared
YRP is an invaluable organisation, providing young people with the opportunity to network and learn from their peers from across the industry. It is supportive, innovative, and from operators to engineers, and everyone in between,
helps to inspire and develop our next generation of railway leaders.
Peter Lord Hendy CBE
Chair, Network Rail & London Legacy Development Corporation
Bringing new talent into the railway industry is vital so that we can revalue rail in the hearts and minds of the travelling public. The Young Rail Professionals do a fantastic job in supporting and developing those new to
the industry, and at GWR we are immensely proud, and fully supportive, of the work that they do.
Ruth Busby
HR Director, GWR
Not only does your support help us in delivering the above initiatives, it also demonstrates a strong commitment to recognising the contributions of young people to the industry, as well as to the future of rail. I am immensely
proud of the work of YRP has delivered over the last 10 years and feel privileged to lead the organisation this year. I invite you to join our family and play your part in securing the future of this great industry’s workforce.
George Chilcott
National Chair 2020/21, Young Rail Professionals
The YRP is a magnificent organisation that represents the industry’s future leaders. A one of a kind organisation, that brings professionals from a variety of different backgrounds both professional and social with the one
aim of inspiring people, developing each other and promoting the industry. YRP gives all those who are keen to develop and grow the opportunity to do so, the only limitation is your imagination and your drive, YRP does
the rest.
Mohanad Ismail
Senior Systems Consultant, WSP
Porterbrook is proud to continue its sponsorship of the Young Rail Professionals, who do so much to help inspire and develop the next generation of railway leaders. Our apprentices and graduates also benefit from YRP membership,
which offers the opportunity for Porterbrook’s leaders-of-tomorrow to meet with industry peers drawn from across the entire railway.
Kate North
Head of HR, Porterbrook
Membership Packages
We have several Corporate Membership levels offering benefits to your organisation and your staff. Corporate Membership is renewed annually in April each year.
SME** Supporter Level
£1,500
Key benefits include:
Announcement of your Corporate Membership via YRP website and social media
Recognition across YRP website, with a linked company profile on the SME section of the Corporate Members page
Recognition by logo at YRP events, within our SME Members section
Opportunities for your staff to help support and deliver YRP events and become YRP Ambassadors
Electronic Corporate Membership badge (SME badge) which can be displayed on email footers or used across your company social media
SME Membership will be valid from YRP Year (April to April)
Invitation for one to the Annual Corporate Membership Dinner
Invitation for two at a dedicated SME table at YRP Annual Dinner
**Company of less than 50 people OR working in the rail industry and registered as a UK company within the last 5 years (qualification for tier is reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
Silver Supporter Level
£3,099
Key benefits include:
Announcement of your Corporate Membership via YRP website and social media
Recognition across YRP website, with a linked company profile on Corporate Members page
Recognition by logo at YRP events
Electronic Corporate Membership display certificate and badge
Invitation for one to the Annual Corporate Membership Dinner
15% discount off a table at the YRP Annual Black-tie Dinner (Exc Early Bird)
20% discount for your company representatives to attend regional YRP Summer BBQs and Christmas Parties when booked in advance
Opportunities for your company news stories to be shared on our website
Gold Level
£8,199
In addition to Silver Level benefits*:
One complimentary table at the YRP Annual Black-tie Dinner
20% discount off additional tables at the YRP Annual Black-tie Dinner
Half page company profile included in YRP Annual Black-tie Dinner booklet
‘Thank you’ acknowledgement during Chair’s speech at the YRP Annual Black-tie Dinner
Opportunities to place a pop-up banner banner for your company at any of our in-person events
Access to a YRP representative for ongoing relationship opportunities
Announcement of your Corporate Membership via YRP website and social media is accompanied by your company logo
Additional invitation to the Annual Corporate Membership Dinner (2 attendees in total)
Access to a senior YRP representative to support/speak at one Early Careers event within your company
Platinum Level
£11,999
In addition to Gold Level benefits*:
One complimentary table at YRP Annual Dinner, plus up to two additional tables at half price.
Full page company profile included in YRP Annual Black-tie Dinner booklet
‘Thank you’ acknowledgement during Chair’s speech at the YRP Annual Black-tie Dinner
Invitation for an additional two people to the Annual Corporate Membership Dinner (3 attendees in total)
Opportunities to raise the profile of your career opportunities through YRP social media
Position as judge on YRP Awards panel
Additional YRP Annual Black-tie Dinner benefits: > Table(s) in prime position(s) > Table compliments > Silent content on overhead screen displays
*with the exception of the YRP Annual Dinner benefits, which are specific to the level of membership and not cumulative.
All prices are exclusive of VAT.
For more information on becoming a corporate member, please contact the Chair's Office, chairsoffice@youngrailpro.com, and we will be happy to help you discuss options and benefits.
