Support Addlestone Canoe Club
Addlestone Canoe Club (ACC) is a registered charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity Number: 1158049).
Run entirely by volunteers, the club is dedicated to promoting paddlesport, outdoor recreation and community wellbeing for people of all ages and abilities.
Everything we do – from coaching and safety to maintaining our facilities – is made possible by people giving their time freely to support the club and the wider community.
Why we fundraise
As a charity, we rely on donations and grants to continue our work.
We provide opportunities for people to get involved in canoeing and kayaking – helping to improve:
- physical health;
- mental wellbeing;
- confidence; and
- water safety skills
We also support the local environment, working with community groups to protect waterways, and remove litter, and invasive species such as Floating Pennywort.
How the Charity Makes a Difference
Our work focuses on promoting community participation in healthy recreation through paddlesport.
We provide:
- education and training;
- amateur sport opportunities; and
- recreational activities
for:
- children and young people;
- people with disabilities;
- other charities and voluntary groups; and
- the general public.
The club owns its clubhouse and boat shed and maintains a fleet of kayaks, canoes, and safety equipment.
Our Clubhouse & Future
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we now have a modern, purpose-built clubhouse – a welcoming space for members, training and community activity.
This was made possible through donations and funding from organisations including:
- Runnymede Borough Council
- London Marathon Foundation
- SportsAid
- Other local charitable supporters
To complete this project, the club secured funding and currently has an outstanding loan of £150,000, which we are working to repay over the 15 years.
Recognised for Our Volunteers
We are incredibly proud to have received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award given to volunteer groups in the UK.
This recognises the dedication and impact of everyone who contributes to the club.
How You Can Support Us
There are several ways you can help support Addlestone Canoe Club:
- donate online via the link at the bottom of this page;
- make a direct bank transfer; or
- give through workplace or matched funding schemes.
If your employer offers matched giving (for example through Charities Trust), your donation could be increased at no extra cost to you.
Small donations can be made via JustGiving using the link at the bottom of this page.
For larger donations, please Contact Us
Gift Aid
As a registered charity, your donation may be eligible for Gift Aid, allowing us to claim an additional 25p for every £1 you donate – at no extra cost to you.
Please Contact Us and we will provide you with a Gift Aid declaration form.
How Your Donation Helps
Your support enables us to:
- repay our clubhouse loan and secure the club’s future;
- maintain and improve facilities;
- provide boats, paddles, and safety equipment;
- keep the club accessible and affordable;
- deliver coaching, training and development opportunities; and
- continue our environmental conservation work.
Make a Difference
Every donation – large or small – makes a real difference to our club and community.
By supporting Addlestone Canoe Club, you are helping more people enjoy the water safely, develop new skills and be part of a welcoming, active community.
Addlestone Canoe Club is very grateful to all of our supporters, whose grants and kind donations provided much needed funds for the new clubhouse build, updates to the club grounds, and equipment to help us get people out on the water.
- Ascot Design & Build
- Chertsey Combined Charity
- Chertsey Rotary Club
- Community Foundation for Surrey
- C.P.C. UK Ltd
- Feoffees of Chertsey Market
- Foxhills Country Club
- Howdens of Egham
- J. D. Fencing
- Kenward & Son
- Keystone Masonry
- Lodge Brothers
- O. Roberts Garden & Tree Services Ltd
- Robert Davies John West Ltd
- Ron Hayes & Son
- Scott West
Please donate
Please use the Donate button below if you wish to contribute to the Club’s charity effort. 100% of donations (minus a small Just Giving fee) goes to providing facilities and equipment for paddle sports, including for youth groups, disabled and underprivileged young people in the local community.