As a charity, UKSA depends heavily upon the generous support and
donations provided by partners and sponsors. Relationships we
build with organisations and businesses can help transform the future
lives of thousands of children and young people every year.
You can find out more about the help they provide below.
Edmiston Foundation
The Edminston Foundation works to broaden access to maritime training and careers for young people from underrepresented backgrounds. Their generous support helps UKSA provide life-changing opportunities across all of our development pathways, driving greater diversity in the maritime industry.
The Bradbury Foundation Hong Kong
Bradbury Foundation Hong Kong is a charitable trust established to support British organisations improving the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people. Their generous support has been integral to the development of our campus, including the Sea.Change building and Victoria Barracks site.
The TK Foundation
The TK Foundation is dedicated to empowering young people and advancing maritime education worldwide. Their support enables UKSA to offer bursaries for our superyacht cadetship, helping deserving young people progress into maritime careers.
The Michael Uren Foundation
The Michael Uren Foundation supports projects that expand opportunity and wellbeing for disadvantaged young people. Their funding of our Leave No Child Behind fund enables children facing financial hardship to experience life-changing residential trips.
The Sea Farers' Charity
The Seafarers’ Charity champions the welfare and development of those working at sea by funding impactful maritime programmes. Their support provides bursaries for our Superyacht Cadetship and funds our Welfare Team, ensuring holistic wrap-around support for UKSA beneficiaries.
Trinity House
Trinity House is a historic maritime charity committed to safeguarding mariners and supporting maritime education. Their support enables UKSA to offer bursaries for our Superyacht Cadetship, helping aspiring seafarers access world-class training.
The Gosling Foundation
The Gosling Foundation supports initiatives that improve opportunities and wellbeing for young people. They have supported UKSA with vital equipment and contributed to the development of our Sea.Change Building, strengthening our long-term impact.
Garfield Weston Foundation
The Garfield Weston Foundation is a family-founded grant-maker supporting communities and charities across the UK. They have supported UKSA with essential equipment and contributed significantly to our Sea.Change Building development.
The Bernard Sunley Foundation
The Bernard Sunley Foundation supports charities across the UK to improve education, community facilities and opportunities for young people. Their funding has supported the development of our campus including the Sea.Change Building and Victoria Barracks site.
Swire Charitable Trust
The Swire Charitable Trust funds programmes that promote education, community resilience and youth development. Their support of our Sea.Change Fund helps young people access our Maritime Futures programme and pathways into maritime careers.
The Laing Family Trusts
The Laing Family Trusts work to transform lives through education, community support and Christian mission. Their generous contribution helped UKSA refurbish the Lister Building, enhancing our campus for future generations.
UK Youth
UK Youth is a national charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people through learning, leadership and opportunity. Their partnership supports our Leave No Child Behind Fund and Test the Water programme, expanding access to outdoor learning for those who need it most.
We are seeing a huge increase in demand from young people with financial barriers. It is only by working in partnership with our generous funders that we can meet the increasing demand and empower children and young people to reach their true
potential.
With thanks to...
We would also like to acknowledge a number of valued supporters without logos, whose contributions play a vital role in empowering our beneficiaries;
Claire & Glyn Locke, Richard & Grace Palmer, Friends & Family of Pollys Birch, Neighbourly Charitable Trust, Herapath Shenton Trust, David McCue, Catherine Thomas, Pom Charitable Trust, Sir Edward Lewis Foundation, Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Charitable Foundation and the Valentine Charitable Trust.
Change a Young Person's Life
UKSA inspires children and young people to broaden their horizons through our water-based adventures, education and training for careers at sea. All funds raised through our charity help UKSA to remove social and economic barriers and provide life-changing experiences to young people through our funded programmes.
Find out how you can support UKSA and our young people.
Call +44 (0)1983 294941 or email us
I secured a position on a 31m motor yacht and learned so much during my first season. I had the chance to network and meet some amazing people, crucial for making future contacts. I also got to explore new places and made friends for life.
Joy Cameron – Superyacht Deckhand Training Graduate
