Arnside Sailing Club has received a £3000 grant from the Areti Charitable Trust to give children from low-income backgrounds in the Lancaster City Council area, the chance to take part in water sports.
The funding is made up of two strands: A bursary scheme and discounted lessons for schools and youth groups.
The Bursary Scheme offers children with parents in receipt of Universal Credit in the Lancaster area, a grant of up to £100 towards the price of water sports lessons.
The Discount Scheme offers schools and youth groups in the Lancaster City Council area, a 50% reduction in the price of water sports lessons. As well as sailing, the Club offers paddle boarding, windsurfing and kayaking
The Club is a charity whose aims include introducing children and young people to water sports. We want to make water sports accessible to all children. Cost can be a barrier for many children taking part in water sports, especially those with parents on low income. We offer low income family membership for £25..
The Areti Charitable Trust makes grants so that children and young people living in the area covered by Lancaster City Council and who are from challenging social and economic backgrounds may have opportunities to experience and learn more about the natural world as part of an organised activity.
Water sports is a great way of giving young people access to the natural environment. Through water sports young people develop attributes that are helpful in life and learning: how to be resilient and work with others; solve problems; make decisions independently, finding out about the natural world and how to keep themselves safe on the water. Water sports can also lead to long term career prospects.
See our Youth Page for more details.
The funding is on a first come first served basis.