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Charitable Funding for Sailing 

The RYA recognises the significant benefits charitable funding brings to sailing and boating.

RYA Foundation
The RYA Foundation is the charity of the Royal Yachting Association which makes boating more accessible to everyone, regardless of circumstance.
Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation
Supporting the next generation was something Simpson was extremely passionate about.
Eric Twiname Trust
The Trust was set up in an informal way in 1980 by Eric Twiname’s father Alec, in order to perpetuate Eric’s memory and to enable his many and diverse sailing interests to continue.
John Merricks Sailing Trust
The John Merricks Sailing Trust has been in operation for twelve years and has helped many young sailors and youth sailing organisations to achieve their goals.
Royal Thames Yacht Club Charitable Trust
The RTYC provides funding for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who would not otherwise be able to afford the valuable experience of going to sea as part of a working crew.

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