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[[File: 7812_20091031.jpg |thumb|300px|right|7812 Erlestoke Manor]]
[[File: 7802_20100925.jpg |thumb|300px|right|7802 Bradley Manor]]
'''The Erlestoke Manor Fund ''' was founded in 1973 and owns [[GWR 7802 Bradley Manor]], [[GWR 7812 Erlestoke Manor]] and [[GWR 162 Riding/Dormitory Van]]. The Fund's its prime objective is ''To keep both 7802 Bradley Manor and 7812 Erlestoke Manor in full working order, to the highest standard, in an authentic livery, to run on a preserved railway (Severn Valley Railway) for as long as practically possible.''<ref>[http://www.erlestokemanorfund.co.uk/about-us/our-goals/ EMF Web site 'Our Goals and Objectives' page]</ref>
The Fund publishes half-yearly newsletters and arranges shareholders’ events, including driving experience and special trains.
The [[The Erlestoke Manor Fund sales coach|Erlestoke Manor Fund Sales Coach]] is situated adjacent to the buffet and car park at [[Bewdley]] and located in BR General Utility Van [[BR 86105 General Utility Van|GUV 86105]]. It is normally open at weekends during the operating season.
==Vehicles owned==
*[[GWR 7802 Bradley Manor]]
*[[GWR 7812 Erlestoke Manor]]
*[[GWR 162 Riding/Dormitory Van]]
*[[GWR/BR 92090 Fruit D Van]]
===Transfer of GWR Large Prairie 5164===
In July 2020 the EMF announced it was in discussion with [[The 5164 Preservation Group]] and the SVR regarding the proposed transfer of [[GWR Large Prairie 5164|5164]] to the EMF, subject to the existing SVR locomotive agreement being transferred to the Fund. The announcement noted that "''The 5164 Preservation Group is an unincorporated organisation with a small, diminishing group of shareholders, who have agreed by a large referendum majority to offer the locomotive to the EMF for a nominal sum. If the transfer proceeds, this would secure the locomotive’s future within an incorporated, charitable organisation strongly affiliated to the SVR. The EMF Trustees view 5164 as an appropriate and well-regarded locomotive which aligns with the Fund’s constitution and charitable objectives. The transfer of the locomotive would be an ideal addition to the Fund’s activities and would broaden the appeal of EMF to both current and future shareholders and supporters. Funding for current major overhaul and repair work on the two locomotives already owned by EMF – GWR 7802 Bradley Manor and 7812 Erlestoke Manor – would not be diverted onto 5164. Both Manors are progressing well towards their full return to operation on the SVR in the not too distant future. Although requiring an overhaul, the locomotive is understood to be in reasonable condition and 5164 would remain on display undercover at Barrow Hill Roundhouse for the present.''"<ref>[https://www.erlestokemanorfund.co.uk/announcement-gwr-5164/ EMF announcement] (retrieved 29 July 2020)</ref> In June 2021 all parties agreed the the formal transfer agreement<ref>SVR News 215, Autumn 2021, p. 37</ref>.
==Structure==
===Charitable community benefit society from 2018===
On 10 May 2018 the Fund became a charitable community benefit society, registered (no. 7765) on the Mutuals Public Register of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.<ref>[https://mutuals.fsa.gov.uk/SocietyDetails.aspx?Number=7765&Suffix=CBS Mutuals Public Register of the Financial Conduct Authority] (Retrieved 10 November 2018)</ref> It has a bespoke constitution agreed with the FCA, a corporate structure to limit the liability of trustees and members, but one that reflects the constitution, is tax efficient and still allows members to continue as shareholders.<ref>[https://www.svrlive.com/epnovember18 Express Points November 2018]</ref>
== See also ==
