Superyacht Charities Foundation has raised over £928,000 from within the Superyacht sector of the Marine Industry and distributed this to a range of charities and good causes.
The majority of these funds were raised through the Events that we normally hold during the course of each year and for which we have always nominated one or more charities as Beneficiaries.
In addition, we maintain an Action Fund from which we make smaller ad-hoc payments to other charities and good causes throughout the year. This fund also exists to provide help to those who need it within our industry, with a specific focus on yacht crew.
We thought it would be useful to share with you the charities and good causes we have supported over the years.
Mission brief: To support sailing activities that create life changing opportunities for young people, helping them reach their full potential.
Background: Since 2014, we have taken over a thousand inner city students sailing, who would never have got on the water otherwise. As a result, our students have done better at school, learned life skills, raced at national international events and secured brighter futures. Through commitment and hard work they’ve brought new diversity into sailing.
Oarsome Chance is bringing about change for young people with special education needs in the Gosport, Havant and wider areas.
Our flexible blend of practical and physical learning, alongside a high level of individual support, within an inclusive community, helps our beneficiaries find their potential, builds their self-worth and opens up opportunity.
We are committed to a trauma sensitive approach across all of our programmes, with tailored wellbeing support for every young person, to give them the best chance to achieve.
Open Arms is a Humanitarian, Non-Governmental, Non-Profit organisation. Our primary mission is to protect the life of the most vulnerable in emergency situations. We originate from a sea rescue company with more than 20 years experience on the Spanish coasts.
We protect the lives of those abandoned in international waters fleeing from wars, persecution and poverty. On mainland we collaborate with healthcare teams and frontline research teams to face health emergencies or any other kind of crisis that requires immediate action.
The Floating Florista Foundation was set up in memory of our daughter and sister, Gemma Willis, also known as Floating Florista. Who lost her battle with cervical cancer in October 2021 aged 30.
The purpose of the foundation is to help make the lives of other cancer warriors a little better by gifting relaxing respite days at The Floating Florista Beach Hut Walton On The Naze and offering other relaxing activities for those currently having treatment.
Hamble Lifeboat was formed by Hamble residents in 1968 as the Southampton Water Inshore Rescue Service (Hamble Rescue). This was in response to the number of casualties occurring in Southampton Water and the Rivers Hamble, Itchen and Test, which had increased to 19 deaths in one year. The RNLI, who at the time had boats stationed at Yarmouth and Bembridge, were approached but had no boat suitable for the area. The nature of the area meant something fast, powerful and capable of operating in shallow water was needed.
hamblelifeboat.co.uk
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Morvargh Sailing Project provides positive youth development opportunities for young people aged 11+ by delivering Sail Training voyages.
Our voyages are unique, being both physically and mentally challenging; young people develop a range of skills that can transfer to their day-to-day lives to help them overcome any barriers and thrive. Working together as a team they build self-confidence and self-esteem and see a significant improvement in their communication and leadership skills.
With the funds raised, Team Ocean Grown has created the Bridges Over Water grant fund to finance young adults who aged out of the foster care system to pursue careers in the maritime sector.
Young adults who age out of foster care systems are exceptionally vulnerable to high rates of homelessness, incarceration, teen pregnancy, and lifelong reliance on the welfare system. The Bridges Over Water program can help prevent these destructive cycles of poverty, and provide many tools for success to its recipients.
oceangrown.co
The Excelsior Trust was formed in 1983 by Mark Trevitt and John Wylson under the chairmanship of the Rt. Hon. Lord Somerleyton. Their goal was to restore and maintain Excelsior and to provide traditional sailing for everyone.
Between 1985 and 1989, the trust completed a total rebuild of their 77′ (23m) smack Excelsior, back to her original sailing condition. This was supported by many other companies, organisations and people from the local community. The project was very successful as 117 people went through the scheme with the majority going on to full-time employment.
theexcelsiortrust.co.uk
Sea-Change provides residential opportunities for young people and vulnerable adults to learn and develop in a unique environment.
By living and working together aboard a traditional sailing vessel they participate in a wide range of life skills and are encouraged to take increasing responsibility for their contribution and group decisions.
The SAIL2HELP programme was established to raise awareness of mental health issues among young people. And, to raise funds in order to offer much needed support to such vulnerable people, and their families who together are fighting a mental health battle. In addition, to financially support Papyrus, the UK’s main suicide prevention charity for young persons, and ISWAN who provide a free multilingual & confidential helpline - YachtCrew Help for professional yacht crew 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
sail2help.com
We raise awareness about mental health among men through our charity. There are times when we laugh. Other times, we get serious. We sometimes discuss awkward topics. Occasionally, we will make a mistake. Founded by a man who wished to change mental health for the better. Men talking to men about mental health developed into a fully registered charity that is chipping away at stigma.
It's time to stop using the term 'man up'. MANUP seeks to rebrand that awful phrase.
A charity funded entirely by donations, Roseland Youth Sailing Trust is making it possible for a new generation of children and young people in Cornwall to experience the joy of sailing, building attitudes and skills that will help them throughout their lives.
ryst.org.uk
BATS was fOUNDED in 1990 by a keen group of visually impaired people.
BATS is based at Mylor Yacht Harbour, Cornwall. Thanks to the generosity and support of both Mylor Harbour and Mylor Yacht Club bats have leased The Belfry’and hold most of our social events at the yacht clubs the auction room.
BATS operate a full programme of sailing events using BATS own yacht which is kept on a mooring a short walk from the Belfry.
Since August 2015, when the foundation was founded, we have led the effort to bring a new sense of hope to the children in need within the Balearics. We raise funds, that are be applied to bring levels of joy, comfort and essential support to the children in need.
joyronfoundation.org
Serve On believes strongly in working with other organisations to solve problems. We can deploy to support ongoing operations under an existing command structure or - on request - our experienced team commanders can help build and coordinate a response to an incident. As a group of humans looking to help out, we will fit in where we are needed and contribute where we can. No hidden fees, no egos, no dramas.
serveon.org.uk
A charity funded entirely by donations, Roseland Youth Sailing Trust is making it possible for a new generation of children and young people in Cornwall to experience the joy of sailing, building attitudes and skills that will help them throughout their lives.
ryst.org.uk
Oceans of Hope is a UK based charity which organises sailing events for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We are the home of the award-winning Oceans of Hope Challenges, offering people from all over the world the opportunity to sail alongside others with MS.
oceansofhope.co.uk
The RSP is a registered charity and a volunteer-based Sail Training organisation. They run therapeutic voyages for groups of vulnerable adults and young people, including those with learning disabilities, mental health issues, in treatment or recovery from substance misuse, and those who are living with chronic conditions.
Sail 4 Cancer provides water-based respite days and holidays for families affected by cancer. For a day or a week, Sail 4 Cancer takes cancer patients and their families away from the disease and the nightmare that they are living through and offers them the chance to rebuild relationships, create positive memories and have some quality fun time together.
sail4cancer.org
Save the Med has a mission to enable the Mediterranean Sea to recover its rich biodiversity and to thrive in harmony with prospering, environmentally conscious and proactive local populations.
The Shambhala Foundation seeks to serve, help and promote vulnerable young people in Mallorca who lack opportunities, education and / or guarantees. The aim of the Foundation is to advise young people so that they learn to honour and respect themselves, and their environment. The Foundation helps young people to reach their full educational, intellectual, physical and social potential, through participation in four integrated programs.
fundacionshambhala.org
Team Endeavour Racing is open to Wounded, Injured and Sick (WIS) serving personnel and veterans. It uses powerboat racing as a transition vehicle supporting and empowering team members into future employment, training or education, utilising peer mentoring and providing support and assistance through its partners.
TTS uses sail training to support Armed Forces personnel affected by military operations. They help serving and retired individuals and their families.
turntostarboard.co.uk
Wetwheels provides the opportunity for all disabled people, including those with profound and complex disabilities, to access the sea in a safe, stimulating and rewarding way on board specially built, fully accessible powerboats. By offering the opportunity to experience the sea – not just as passengers, but as active participants – we build confidence and improve physical and mental wellbeing.
Yachting Gives Back is a food-raising campaign in which the yachting industry – both yachts and service companies – are helping to alleviate the problems of poverty and hunger in the Balearics. Since we started our collections, we have been offered lots of miscellaneous items including old uniforms, bedding, galley equipment etc. and we have managed to make good use of all of them!
yachtinggivesback.com
Antibes SNSM Lifeboat is the largest lifeboat in Alpes Maritime department, providing sea rescue around the Cote D Azur and sometimes on occasion called out almost as far as Corsica.
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) is a membership organisation which works to promote and support the welfare of seafarers all over the world. SYC is supporting a mental health initiative for yacht crew.
seafarerswelfare.org
International Response Team members worked flat out to install an emergency radio system on the hurricane-hit island of Virgin Gorda, supported by the SYC Action Fund… and just in time. No sooner had the team enabled digital radio communications across the entire island and neighbouring settlements, and begun to provide an emergency FM radio system in case of future hurricanes, than the local authorities were keen to use them for public awareness broadcasts.
serveon.org.uk
3 women who rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic to challenging the everyday use of plastic and support the Marine Conservation Society. The team raised awareness on this issue and funds for the Marine Conservation Society.
“Saving human lives” has no price, but a lifeboat has a cost. The SNSM station in Saint-Tropez cannot function without the financial assistance of its generous donors – including SYC Action fund.
Our Vision – to allow all disabilities the ability to participate rather than spectate.
Our Mission – to give people of any type of disability the freedom to explore their ability, potential and place through inclusive sailing adventures.
Sailing Therapy deliver boat trips on Chichester Harbour for persons with learning or mobility disabilities. Our pontoon boat is fully wheelchair accessible and includes many features to enhance the sensory experience for our clients.
sailingtherapy.orgThis non-profit charitable organization operating for just over 25 years works with under privileged families and single women with children.
For a cause or charity to be eligible to receive funding from SYC, we look for them to meet our four tenets of eligibility:
These tenets mitigate towards our support going to smaller, volunteer charities that generally have challenges in doing their own fundraising. From time to time, the charities that we have supported in the past outgrow these criteria and cease to be eligible. We see this as a natural consequence of their increased success and are proud to have played a part in their development.
If you know of a good cause you think we should support, email us at info@superyachtcharitites.com