About N.A.R.C.
Originally comprising of British Rail Social Clubs (BRSA) we became an autonomous Association in 1990. Whilst the majority of member clubs are those formed by British Rail prior to 1990 we now encompass clubs from all sectors of Transport and Sports.
The Association is divided into four Regional Organisations, historically based on the old British Rail regions. They are the London Midland Railway Clubs Association, Railway Staff Association for Scotland, National Association of Railway Clubs (Southern Region) and Great Western Railway Staff Association.
The NARC, via Regional Offices, offers administration and support services to all clubs affiliated to the Association. As a buying group the Association provide discounted supplies and services to all our member clubs.
The National Association of Recreational Clubs comprises of community based membership Sports and Social Clubs throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Our aim is to provide social, sporting and culture activities to the members of our clubs.
Individual members of our member clubs are able to engage in our Sports and Competitions, receive benefit from competitive pricing within their own clubs and their National Membership card enables them to visit other member clubs.
Member clubs can rely on support and advice and equally receive the benefit of a competitive price structure.
Our History
1952
Beginnings
In 1952, the British Railway Board set up the British Rail Staff Association (BRSA), to provide the social and sporting needs of their employees.
The BRSA was split into five Regions, Western, Eastern, London & Midland, Southern and Scotland. These Regions looked after the members in their particular Region.
Each Region had its own Branches, most with social premises. By being a member of the Association the member, and their families, were able to visit other Branches throughout the country.
1990
All Change!
In 1990, with the Railways about to be transferred to the private sector, the BRSA went private. Renamed the National Association of Railway Clubs (NARC) it continues to provide the same facilities as the BRSA. We are constantly improving, upgrading and expanding our services to ensure that our Branches are catered for at the highest level.
2000s
To the Future
For the past few years we have continued to provide a social and recreational service for our members with the majority of our Branches providing excellent facilities for their individual membership. This individual membership, whilst providing membership for Rail Company employees, is available on an equal basis to members of the local community.
