Corporate Social Responsibility
The Little Britain Challenge Cup is changing
people’s lives for the better
By taking part, you are making an invaluable contribution.
Organised by the property industry for the property industry – thanks to a dedicated committee of volunteers who work in property or construction and give their time for free – Little Britain raises money for several charities.
Over the last 34 years, since the event began, we have raised over £1.5 million. In 2020 and 2021, during the pandemic years, we raised over £40,000 and shared it between 5 charities. Many of our entrants to the regatta come both for the opportunity to give something back as well as for the exhilarating racing and networking the event offers. They improve the lives of adults, young people and their families, through sailing with their clients and colleagues.
The charities that benefited last year:
- Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
- Cirdan Sailing Trust
- Cowes Sailability Club
- The Rona Sailing Project
- RNLI
By coming to Little Britain, about a 20% of the income raised, from bookings, ticket sales, sponsors and fund raising, is surplus and is given to charities. It’s much more cost effective to take part too – we’ve been working hard to make sure of that – so get involved. By entering the Little Britain Challenge Cup, you are helping young people have a better life and raising money for very worthy causes.
About our charities
ELLEN MACARTHUR CANCER TRUST
The EMCT is a charity that is close to Little Britain’s heart. It aims to rebuild the confidence of young people aged between 8 and 24, who have been through treatment for cancer or leukaemia, by taking them sailing. They meet others who experience and really understand what they are going through and learn to have fun again. The young men and women who have spoken to us are truly inspirational.
www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org
CIRDAN SAILING TRUST
Since 1983 the CST has been providing disadvantaged young people with learning opportunities, integration and self-development through the challenge of life at sea aboard its large sailing vessels. They help boy and girls mostly from the inner cities, who would never normally experience sailing, to build their confidence, trust in other people and lead fulfilling and engaging lives.
COWES SAILABILITY CLUB
Cowes Sailability Club offers sailing and recreational boating opportunities for adults and children with physical disabilities, learning difficulties and debilitating long term conditions. Their aim is to put smiles on faces, but in reality they do so much more than this by giving disabled people renewed confidence in themselves, inspiring them to live their lives to the full and leave them with incredible memories that they and their families will treasure.