The General Steam Navigation C.I.C. offers our supporters the opportunity to purchase shares in the locomotive. Shares are sold in blocks of 250 by £1 shares which can be purchased directly or via standing order, see below.
Benefits of becoming a shareholder:
For members who purchase more than one block the Company has created some extra rewards to thank them.
500 Shares
1000 Shares
2500 Shares
Presently we have two ways members can purchase shares. For those who wish to pay for shares in instalments you will need to complete a Postal Shares Application.
The only current option for people to purchase shares online is through a direct bank transfer using online banking if you wish to make a direct single or regular payment from your account (BACS) . Please contact us here if wish to take one of these options, before printing out and completing the standing mandate here
To purchase shares via the post all you have to do is print out the standing mandate here, complete the application and post it to the address shown on the form.
Should you wish to support the project by making a regular or single dontation to the GNSLRS you can also do so via printing out the standing mandate here, and post it to the address shown on the form.
Q: How much does a share cost?
Each share costs £1 and are sold in blocks of 250
Q: How many shares can I buy?
As many as you want. There is no practical limit, although the directors have the power to decline an application for shares if it has the potential to disturb the balance of power amongst the other shareholders.
Q: Can I pay by instalments?
Yes. The minimum is £10 per month or any higher amount you choose in multiples of £5. We ask you to complete a Bank Standing Order with the amount you would like to pay.
Q: Will I receive a dividend on my shares?
No. We are not aiming to make a profit. Everything will go back into the locomotive as restoration and operation is an expensive business. However there are other benefits.
Q: Can I buy shares for other people?
Yes. You can buy shares for any person you wish to name. Shares in a steam locomotive like 21c11/35011 make great presents for birthdays, anniversaries or other celebrations.
Q: Can the shares be traded?
There is no open market for shares in General Steam Navigation C.I.C., but they can be transferred from one person to another on whatever basis they may privately agree.