Fundraising Ideas
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
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Around Britain Challenge Kenneth Polland has decided to raise funds for bursaries for young disadvantaged/disabled people and our Sail for Heroes project during the Trust’s thrilling ‘Round Britain Challenge’. Good Luck Kenneth! If you’d like to sponsor Kenneth click here for his fundraising page. |
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Antigua to the Azores Early in 2013, Bob Footer, Volunteer Youth Mentor and Watch Leader, experienced an exciting voyage on one of the Trust’s Challengers – winds up to 53 knots, dolrado fish, minke whales and dolphins. Bob gave a talk about his experience to the Hertfordshire Kimpton Yacht Club and raised much appreciated funds for the Trust – a big thank you Bob! |
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Atlantic Splash… The story of five ordinary men taking on an extraordinary adventure. On December 3rd 2013, they will take on the challenge of a lifetime - The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Race. During the 3,000 miles from San Sebastian de La Gomera, (Canaries Islands) to Antigua, following the route once opened by Columbus, on their seven metre vessel they will face tropical storms, 30 ft waves, physical and mental exhaustion, startled sea life and 10 to 12 hours of rowing in a continuous night and day 2-hour shift pattern. They have named Tall Ships Youth Trust as one of the charities to benefit from the money raised. Click here to read more… |
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Corporate Donations Rock Goblin, a new start-up company in Devon manufacturing wooden canoes and kayaks, is donating a percentage of its sales to the Trust. It’s chosen the Trust because of its similar values in relation to young people – “all abilities and backgrounds coming together in a team to face the thrills and challenges of the sea and potential life changing events together”. |
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Sky Dive On 27 July 2013, supporter Stella Hammence will be attempting her first sky dive to raise funds for the Trust. Stella is supporting the Trust because it helps young people to experience sailing and a chance to see what life’s like out at sea. Good luck Stella! If you’d like to sponsor Stella please click here. |
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In Memory Brian McNaney’s love of the sea started on a trawler at 14. He enjoyed many voyages on Stavros and Prince William. To recognise Brian’s passion for sailing and the Trust’s work his family made a collection at his funeral. We offer Brian’s family our condolences and sincere thanks for their support. To read more about Brian’s life click here. |
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In Memory Dennis Ashby, who has had fond memories of his voyage on Sir Winston Churchill in the 1970s and a life-long passion of everything to do with boats, sadly passed away on 15 February 2013. Dennis’s family have chosen the Trust as the charity to remember Dennis and the great fun he had on his trip. They’ve invited donations in Dennis’s memory for young people bursaries. We offer Dennis’s family our condolences at this sad time and our sincere thanks for their support. |
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Beehive Named after the Trust After raising £465 by asking friends to swap 80th birthday presents for donations to the Trust, supporter Philip Cunningham’s come up with another innovative way to raise funds. A bee keeper in South Yorkshire, Philip supplies honey to customers across the UK including introducing heather comb honey to 4 bee hives on the roof of Fortnum & Masons’ Piccadilly store. After donating honey to the Warrior Dinner auction, he’s now named one of his hives after the Trust and will be donating this year’s proceeds. |
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Bill Parks – Jumps for Tall Ships! A 70th Birthday Challenge… Supporter Bill Parks is taking part in a Tandem Sky Dive all in the name of Tall Ships Youth Trust. To sponsor Bill in this amazing challenge click here |
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Mast Climb for Radio Presenter afraid of heights! Nathan Spackman, presenter of Bro Radio Drivetime, took on the challenge of climbing our 200ft Tall Ships, Stavros S Niarchos Mast. The event took place at The Barry Waterfront Festival and all proceeds go towards the Trust. ”This is not just a climb for a great cause, but also a personal challenge to help face my fear of heights.” Nathan Spackman. To see Nathan’s fundraising page click here. |
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Pounds for Pounds Mum, Karen Richardson has set herself a challenge to lose weight, get fit and raise funds for the Trust which is very close to her heartfollowing her daughter’s voyages with us. Karen will be taking partin an 8 week boot camp and weight loss programme. Good Luck Karen! To see Karen’s fundraising page click here. |
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Three Peaks Challenge Volunteer Crew Lloyd Ball is challenging himself to climb the Three Peaks in 24 hours on 16/17 June to raise bursary money for young people to sail with the Trust. Lloyd has been sailing with us since 2008 and was inspired to do this challenge because of the support he’s received from the Trust to achieve his own goals. Good Luck Lloyd! To see Lloyd’s fundraising page click here. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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! |
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‘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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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! |
