Active Thames Fund
2021 - 2022
More than £90,000 was awarded to 24 organisations promoting activity on the tidal Thames and inland waterways in London, Kent and Essex, as part of a new programme led by the Port of London Authority. Funding for 2021-2022 is closed.
“It’s about being prioritized:” Meet the coach responsible for making Newham’s sport disability inclusive
Paul Archer founded Newham Ability Camp because of his son’s disability. Eleven years on, the pan disability multi-sports club is boosting children’s confidence through rowing sessions funded by Active Thames.
“It’s about being prioritized:” Meet the coach responsible for making Newham’s sport disability inclusive
Paul Archer founded Newham Ability Camp because of his son’s disability. Eleven years on, the pan disability multi-sports club is boosting children’s confidence through rowing sessions funded by Active Thames.
Meet the Kent-based sailing club proving daily that disability and social deprivation should never be a barrier to enter sports
Volunteer-led Herne Bay Sailing Club are on a mission to help people from all different backgrounds experience the world of sailing. Now with Active Thames funding, they’re breaking down the barriers to sailing for the deaf and hearing-impaired, and partially sighted communities.
Sit-on-top kayaks rejuvenates beginners pool at Chelmsford Canoe Club
Chelmsford Canoe Club are seeing an influx in kayak beginners thanks to an investment in easy-to-use kayaks, funded by Active Thames.
How charity London Sports Trust is rallying for an inclusive, diverse and active West London
London Sports Trust continues to provide a safe space and opportunities for disadvantaged young people to stay active in West London and build key life skills, thanks to funding from Active Thames.
Active Thames bursary support equips local young adults from Bexley with coaching qualifications
Thousands of water enthusiasts have walked through the doors of Danson Park Adventures and now thanks to funding from Active Thames, more young people are being trained up as coaches.
Rowing is drastically changing the way young women embrace their inner strength
Gravesend Rowing Club are championing female body confidence, inclusivity and allowing greater opportunities for juniors and adults alike to achieve in rowing, thanks to an investment in a safety boat engine from Active Thames.
Maths lessons & hidden treasure: more people than ever experiencing the benefits of north London’s largest body of water
School pupils, adults and children with disabilities and more are experiencing the vast benefits of being surrounded by nature and playing watersports within north London’s hidden Brent Reservoir, thanks to grant investment in Phoenix Canoe Club from Active Thames
Inside the West London rowing club breaking down inequalities within rowing and tackling food insecurity
Fulham Reach Boat Club are offering every state school in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham access to rowing, thanks to funding from Active Thames
Meet the walking group dedicated to diversifying the great outdoors – and now the River Thames
Black Girls Hike are a walking group empowering black women all over the country to reconnect with the world around them. Now thanks to funding from Active Thames, the group has been able to experience London’s waterways through paddleboarding for the first time.
“This is what I want to do for the rest of my life:” one coach’s pledge to make rowing more accessible
Globe Rowing Club coaching development funded by Active Thames has helped more young people gain access to rowing.
Seas-ing the day: Thames sailing barge voyages provide life-changing opportunities and skill development for disadvantaged young people
Sea-Change Sailing Trust are providing barge voyages for young people to provide personal development thanks to funding from Active Thames.
Cake, community and lockdown heroes: meet the changemakers championing blue therapy
The co-owners of Blue Therapy Active discuss the impact of watersports on mental health and expanding the club’s influence.
Raring to go: Thames’ newest gig rowing club stronger than ever
Thames Barbarians Pilot Gig Club made a splash with new gigs, newly qualified coaches and a boatload of confidence, thanks to Active Thames.
Taking the plunge: how a West London paddle boarding club is creating an inclusive community of like-minded, safety-conscious paddlers
Dittons Paddle Boarding Club are now offering free introduction sessions to diversify the sport, following an investment in first aid and water rescue training which has been made possible by funding from Active Thames
East London rowing coaches break down barriers to watersports for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
Coaches from London Youth Rowing are shaking up the way they approach training young people and inclusivity, after an investment in a formal coaching development thanks to funding from Active Thames.
Breaking down barriers: how two clubs are offering more opportunities in sport for people with disabilities
An AHOY Centre and Sport Works collaboration means more children and adults with disabilities are able to participate in watersports.
East London football club Wapping Youth FC partners with activity centre to provide free kayaking sessions to make watersports accessible
Wapping Youth FC championed young people building key water skills, with many experiencing the benefits of the water for the very first time.
Making waves: legacy of family-friendly Gravesend Sailing Club is as strong as ever
The heritage of Gravesend Sailing Club has been protected by an increase in coaching development thanks to funding by Active Thames.
Kayaking allows young people from Hackney to experience London in a powerful new way
Kayaking at Laburnum Boat Club allows young people from Hackney to experience London in a powerful new way.
How an east London rowing club is shaking up the landscape of rowing with a disability
Members of the Royal Dolphins rowing club are gearing up to make a splash with the help of funding from Active Thames.
Kent-based community of open water swimmers creating a strong sense of belonging and empowerment
With interest in open water swimming at an all-time high, funding from Active Thames has ensured The Bluetits Chill Swimmers will continue to thrive.
Thames awaits new Tower Hamlets Canoe Club’s visually impaired paddlers
Tower Hamlets Canoe Club is helping visually impaired paddlers take to the capital’s waterways, with the help of Active Thames, founded by the Port of London Authority.
