Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust’s (FACT) Bursary Fund exists to ensure that “no child is left behind” and to support those who want to visit with their school, youth or church group but have limited means to do so. It gives financial assistance to both individuals and groups that might otherwise miss out on an adventure at FACT.

We are taking part in the 55-mile London to Brighton cycle ride on Sunday 13th September with a number of other FACT friends. It will be a wonderful but challenging ride and it would be fantastic if you could sponsor us. All money raised will go directly to FACT’s Bursary Fund – in 2026 it is anticipated that over £38,000 will be needed to grant all requests. Why not find out more about FACT at www.fact.org.uk

In 2025 FACT were able to give financial assistance to 354 young people – an amount of £30,211 – but FACT needs your help to continue to ensure they can respond positively to every bursary request.

FACT, an RYA accredited residential sailing centre, is based in Tollesbury, Essex, on a unique converted light vessel and offers lots of activities – high ropes, climbing wall, power boating, kayaking, sailing, field studies, archery, team building games and night walks. Each year FACT welcomes over 2,000 visitors and each residential visit is tailor-made to fit the requirements of the group, many of which have been coming to FACT for over 25 years.

Thank you for your support!