Here are just a few ideas to get you started…

Fun Run, Games Evening, Car Boot Sale, Dress Down Day, Quiz Night, Treasure Hunt, Car Wash, Raffle*, Lawn Cutting, Silent Auction, Collecting Tins* (*Please ring Head Office if you are planning these so we can explain the law in these areas.)

…and below you’ll find some examples of what our wonderful supporters have been doing to fundraise for us.If you have any questions, or you want any help or support, please ring our friendly fundraising department on 02392 832055 or email them at fundraising@tallships.org.

Fundraising Examples

 

177 Mile Hike! Simon Oliver is supporting the Trust by hiking an amazing 177 miles along the Offa’s Dyke National Trail.  Simon has been inspired by the impact the Trust’s voyages have on young people. To see Simon’s fundraising page click here

 

Mini Marathon Saul Pittam is supporting the Trust by running a mini marathon in Milton Keynes in support of the great work we do developing young people. To see Saul’s fundraising page click here

 

Mud Glorious Mud! A Team of Stavros Volunteers – Harri Smith, John Venes, Kate Guest and Sarah Boyd – competed in the Maldon Mud Race on Sunday, 29 April to raise funds for the Trust. They’ll be thigh deep in mud, racing across the River Blackwater at low tide and back again. Good Luck Team Tall Ships! To see their fundraising page click here

 

In Memory Andrew Kelly QC, who passed away on 3 April 2011, was a keen yachtsman and a great believer of the positive effect of sport and activitiy on young people. Good friends, Martin Spann and Charlie Holmes will be raising funds for the Trust in Andrew’s memory by cycling from London to Venice, one year on. To see their fundraising page click here

 

Happy 80th Birthday! Happy Birthday to Phil Cunningham, a longstanding supporter of the Trust, who has just celebrated his 80th birthday. Phil organised a collection bucket and asked his family and friends to make donations to the Trust instead of presents. He raised an impressive £465! Brilliant!Thank you so much Phil!

 

‘Birds on Bikes’ Philippa Stainton, Sarah Pearson and Claire Wotton (a trio of ‘Birds on Bikes’) recently completed an impressive 200 mile cycle ride from the Trust’s Head Office to Aveton Gifford in Devon. The event was organised in memory of a young keen and passionate sailor, Tomas Capewell. A cheque for an amazing £6,500 was presented to the Trust’s Captain Liam Keating.

 

Someone Special John Borlotti, a very respected volunteer and supporter of the Trust died suddenly a few months ago. John’s family decided to set up a JustGiving page to raise funds in his memory as they knew the Trust had a special meaning to him. We all miss John. To see the family’s fundraising page click here

 

Personal Challenge Tim Allen, Trustee and supporter of the Trust for 10 years is training to complete his first Triathlon at the age of 56! Very impressive Tim!  Follow Tims journey here

 

Organised Event Following a voyage from the Azores to Southampton on our Brig, Mary Green is raising funds by organising a team from the voyage to do the Great River Race in London in September. A great effort Mary! You can see how it’s going on here

 

Happy 80th Birthday! Judy Smith, a longstanding supporter of the Trust, has recently celebrated her 80th birthday. Instead of presents, Judy asked her family and friends to make donations to the Trust – raising over £200! Brilliant! Well done Judy!