Trinity House's Fundraising Initiatives for 2008
Staff aim to raise £thousands for Seafarers UK
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Cycling 400-miles to work, sailing then cycling round the Isle of Wight and a five-aside football tournament are just a few of the ways Trinity House staff are trying to raise money for Seafarers UK.
The next event... The next event is a test of endurance, skill and team working as teams of six people face two big challenges in one short weekend. The Seafarers UK Great Island Challenge! Between the 9-12 May many fundraising teams will attempt to sail around the Isle of Wight. Once that is complete the weary sailors will then be tasked with cycling around the island - that's 62 miles of hilly coastline! But why are they doing this? The Charity... The participants of the Great Island Challenge, and other events supported by Trinity House staff this year, are raising funds for Seafarers UK - a national charity that fundraises and gives grants to over seventy charities that help people who have worked at sea. This includes helping people from the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy and fishing fleets and their families. On average, every month, there are 10 major accidents in the fishing industry and two vessels are lost; thousands of veterans still need help in their old age, having risked their lives for this country; many ex-seafarers face unemployment and homelessness. Seafarers UK provides vital support for these people and many others. For more information about Seafarers UK please visit www.seafarers-uk.org To make a donation... Donations can be made very simply online by visiting www.justgiving.com/trinityhouse. If you are a UK taxpayer please remember to tick the GiftAid option. If you wish to make a donation by cheque please make it out to Seafarers UK and post it to Mr D Cooper, Marine Planner, Trinity House, The Quay, Harwich, CO12 3JW. On the reverse of the cheque please write Trinity House 'Steve Cycles to Work'. Seafarers UK is a registered charity. Charity Registration No 226446. |
 Steve Collett cycled to work, a journey of over 400 miles from his home in Cornwall to join his vessel in Harwich   Hoping for better weather in May! Team members undertake endurance training over Easter for the Great Island Challenge |