Donations

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The cost of building this unique boat is upwards of £375,000

As a project embedded within its coastal community, and the support we've had so far, the project has been well supported.

But, to keep the boat afloat, we still need donations to cover the ongoing running costs of this unique project.  Please donate now or contact us if you wish to help.

Thank you to everyone who has helped us so far.

Total Raised so Far

Total Raised £205,848.00

Grants

from

  • Essex Locality fund
  • Short Breaks team
  • Community Initiative fund

Total Raised £67,000.00

Community Fund Raising

We have managed to raise funds from Family and Friends and running various events throughout the community, including selling a 2023 calendar which was a great success.

Total Raised £98,848.00

Sponsorship

Total Raised £40,000.00
Donate Direct

Pay direct to our Bank Account

Starling Bank

Freedom Boat Adventures Community Interest Company
Account Number: 85600065
Sort Code: 608371
IBAN: GB77SRLG60837185600065
SWIFT/BIC: SRLGGB2L

Timeline

Where we have raised money from so far

A big THANK YOU to our supporters!

We're thrilled to announce that thanks to your generous grants, donations, and community involvement, we are well on our way to seeing the project completed!

Every contribution, big or small, helped make this possible.  We appreciate your belief in our cause and your commitment to making a difference.

Stay tuned for updates on our continued work!

Local Businesses and Community Groups Donations

  • The Coast Inn
  • Fen Farm caravan park
  • Seafood at Dawn
  • Blackwater Pearl
  • The Victory
  • The Secret Island Festival
  • Tye The Beach hut guy
  • Cosmic Puffin
  • DRA Websites
  • The 4 Fs MCC
  • The Harley Rally Mersea
  • The Scooter Rally Mersea
  • Native Promotions
  • The East Mersea Barns
  • The Trove
  • The Art Cafe
  • Blind Spot
  • Mersea community support
  • Mersea island carnival
  • Mersea island mermaids
  • The Harts
  • Island Blinds
  • Gary Cambridge
  • Anthony roberts
  • Waldegraves holiday park

Grants

  • Essex County Council
  • Colchester City council
  • West Mersea Council
  • St James Palace charitable foundation
  • Tesco community Grants - Groundwork UK
  • CO - OP
  • Luke Bergstrom
  • Adrian Wymer
  • City of London Police charity for children
  • Local Giving

Community

Also, a thank you to all the community of Mersea who have got behind the project - for donating - coming to events - being in and buying the calendars - just giving their time to all we do and just being the best




  • Secret Island Festival
  • Claire Francis Hair zone
  • The West Mersea Women's institute
  • The Strood charity
  • The Mersea Island Society
  • The Mersea Island Lions
  • Number 4 Mersea
  • Chrissie Westgate Photographer