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Speedee Boarding Charity Tournament 2025

Organised by Focus Foundation

On Friday 13th June - teams from Focus Group will compete in the 2025 Speedee Boarding Charity Paddle Boarding Tournament in the hope of bringing home the coveted title, all whilst raising vital funds for local Sussex-based grassroots charities.

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Closed 27/06/2025

Connecting Communities to make a positive and lasting change to people's lives. Focus Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Focus Group, a leading UK ICT provider. Through a community of employees, customers and suppliers, Focus Foundation aims to support UK-based charities and social enterprises to make a positive and lasting change to people’s lives.

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IMPORTANT!!! - HOW TO VOTE FOR YOUR CHOSEN TEAM

Step 1: Click 'Give Now'

Step 2: Choose your donation amount and type your Team’s Name in the comment box

Step 3: That’s your official vote!

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NOTE: Without the Team Name in the comment your vote will not count for your Team and you wont get an entry into the prize draw to join the winning team on their team day out.

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Here’s a reminder of each of the 11 TEAMS:

• TEAM 1 - THE WET BANDITS

Michael Rawlings, Sammi Hallsworth, Ross Daisley, Harvey Parker

• TEAM 2 - TIDAL TITANS

Louis Savva, Lee Aylward, Tom Waters, Seb Hallett

• TEAM 3 - BENIDORM BOUYS BEHAVING BADLY

Andy McGowan, Morgan Day, Ilon Sofair, Harley Yates

• TEAM 4 - PADDLE PALS

Chris Pellatt, Pete Jeffs, Matt Robertson and Danya Wynne

• TEAM 5 - MVP ADDLERS

Sam O'Mara, Donna Elsden, Nigel Box, Ben Barnes

• TEAM 6 - HMS LARD

Mike Clark, Josh Ellis Smith, Brett Wells, Sonny Love

• TEAM 7 - BUKAYO FLAPPER

Elliot Dailly, James Jones, Toby Potter Drake, Jessica Popoola

• TEAM 8 - BOARD BLAZERS

Dara Laurie, Luka Boiling, Alfie Leach, Charlie Dopson

• TEAM 9 - SUPER-PADDLE-FRAGILISTIC

Matt Hooper, John Denny, Rob Bowes, Andy Rousell

• TEAM 10 - iFLOAT 16 PRO MAX

David Power; Josh Skinner; Steven Gingell; Dan Taylor (Todd Barker Reserve)

• TEAM 11 - THE PURPLE COBRAS

Kevin Johnson, Euan Thorpe, Ben Harvey, Shaine Gravett

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Back for a third year, Speedee Boarding is making a splash once again as teams from across Focus Group South gear up for our charity relay showdown.

But this isn’t just about paddling to the finish line – it’s a race to raise the most funds, and every donation counts as a vote. The team that tops the leaderboard before race day will win a special prize, plus serious bragging rights.

Want to help your team win? Spread the word!

Ask your friends, family, and colleagues to back your crew by donating to your team’s page. The more support you gather, the closer you get to victory.

Vote with your donation. Rally your supporters.

And may the best team paddle home champions!

Donation summary

Total
£1,872.66
+ £398.92 Gift Aid
Online
£1,872.66
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£1,872.66
Fundraisers
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