DONATE TO WAVERLEY – SUPPORT THE MASTS & WINDOWS WINTER APPEAL
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As a charity our primary aim is to maintain and operate Waverley for public benefit by offering a wide range of cruises on a living and working steam heritage attraction of national and international significance. We are exceptionally grateful to everyone who supports our efforts to keep Waverley sailing.
Help us raise £135,000 to fit new masts and Dining Saloon windows for 2026
On the final sailing of 2025 Waverley’s main mast above the aft deck shelter fractured and the top section was removed. A full inspection took place of the fore mast which stands at almost 17m and it is now showing signs of aging having been fitted back in 2003. The decision has been taken to replace both timber masts, the cost of this work is expected to be around £50,000.
Waverley’s timber framed Dining Saloon windows were fitted in 1995, in recent years several repairs have been needed but the time has come to replace most of them after 30 years of weathering and continuously salt water spray from the paddles when Waverley steams along. Thirteen windows now need replacing at a cost £6,000 each to build and install.
Given that both the masts and windows were not initially planned to be included in what is a very large winter refit, with a total budget now exceeding £1.5 million, we have opened an appeal to raise £135,000 to replace the masts and windows and help retain Waverley’s authentic character.
Recognition of Donations towards the Masts & Windows Appeal
All donations small or large will be most welcome, if you can Gift Aid your donation this will add 25p to every £1 donated. All donations can be acknowledged on the Virtual Donor Wall on this website.
- Donate by 1st March 2026 to automatically enter our Donor’s Draw for the chance to win the opportunity to visit Waverley during her winter refit, win a 2026 Sailing Pass, a family ticket or invite to cruise and visit the Bridge.
- Donate at least £100 to receive a specially produced LNER styled A4 poster just for those who donate to the Masts & Windows Winter Appeal
- Donate at least £250 or more to be given an invitation for a cruise in 2026 and receive a small section of mast removed from Waverley as a keepsake.
How to Donate
Online – complete the form below
Phone – 0141 243 2224 during office hours (Winter hours Mon-Thur 0930-1630, Fri 0930-1600)
Cheque – Send your cheque to Waverley Excursions, WSN Co. Ltd, 36 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow, G3 8HA. Cheques should be made payable to Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Ltd.
Bank Transfer Payment (BACS) – Royal Bank of Scotland, Sort Code 83-52-00, Account Number 00667400, in the name of WAVERLEY STEAM NAVIGATION. Please email us with your details in order to acknowledge your donation and also confirm if you wish to add Gift Aid to your donation info@waverleyexcursions.co.uk
Please add Gift-Aid to further increase your donation by 25%. For every £1 you donate, we can claim an additional 25p from the taxman.
Payments are processed by PayPal but there is an option to make a payment by credit or debit card without having to sign in to or create a PayPal account.
If you are a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid allows you to significantly increase the value of your donation to us without you having to pay a penny more.
For every £1 you donate, we can claim an additional 25p from the taxman.
If I have checked the box above, I would like WSN Co. Ltd. to reclaim the tax on this donation from me. I confirm I have paid or will pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax for each tax year (6 April to 5 April) that is at least equal to the amount of tax that all the charities or Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) that I donate to will reclaim on my gifts for that tax year. I understand that other taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify. I would also like to Gift Aid all donations I have made to WSN Co. Ltd. in the last four years and all donations in the future until I notify you otherwise.
Monthly Direct Debit donations as a Friend of Waverley
We welcome small regular monthly donations by Direct Debit. Those who can give a regular donation (minimum £5.20) will become a Friend of Waverley. Click the link below for full details to sign up today and help safeguard Waverley’s future.
Click here and arrange your Direct Debit to Waverley online today and become a Friend of Waverley.
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