Friends
Most years we are able to financially support individuals who might otherwise not be able to afford to attend the holiday.
We hope in the future to be able to increase our support to the Bitternes by providing financial support for training. In our ever increasing litigious world it is vital for the protection of the young people and the leaders that the leaders are correctly trained, principally in sailing and First Aid.
These training courses are expensive and in order to keep the cost of the holiday reasonable the costs are often borne by the individuals taking them. This is fine where they can afford to do so, but there is an increasing danger that leaders will no longer take part because they feel unable to "pay their way".
Most of the donors are ex-Bitternes like the Friends administrator Julie Quantrill. None the less donations are welcomed from any source whether you are an ex-Bitterne, a member of one of our partner churches, or merely an interested party wishing to support the work of Bitternes Afloat.
To make a one off donation or to set up a standing order please email friends@bitternesafloat.co.uk
Many thanks