13 May 2010

UKSA continue support for Ellen MacArthur Trust

13th May 10

image  Cowes-based charity and leading maritime training provider, UKSA has pledged its continued support to The Ellen MacArthur Trust for the next three years.

UKSA has supported The Ellen MacArthur Trust since 2003 and is recognised as a charity that is committed to changing the lives of everyone it works with through its maritime training and experiences. Together both organisations have made a real difference to many young people and recognise working together to combine their skills can enhance the experiences of those who sail with The Trust.

UKSA provides its facilities as a base from which The Trust can operate, as well as invaluable advice on safety management, good practice and support for professional yachting qualifications for the young people who come to sail with The Trust.

Jon Ely, Chief Executive at UKSA, said="“Working in partnership with other organisations is the best way to ensure we meet the needs of each young person and support impactful long term outcomes.&nbsp" The Ellen MacArthur Trust is a fantastic charity that has a similar ethos to us – to make a huge difference to many young lives and we are pleased to be able to work together”.

The Ellen MacArthur Trust was set up by Dame Ellen MacArthur in 2003 and aims to inspire young people’s cancer recovery through sailing. The Trust takes young people sailing to help them regain their confidence, on their way to recovery from cancer and leukaemia. Frank Fletcher, Trust CEO, said; “Working with UKSA over the past seven years has really enhanced the work we do. The team at UKSA are all experts, and the facilities and services they provide are of the highest standard. It is great to know we have their support moving forward”.

The Trust is already busy with their summer sailing activities for 2010. Last Saturday, (8th May), 45 volunteers from The Trust descended on UKSA for an intensive day of volunteer training, with Trust Patron Ellen MacArthur DBE. Ellen said, “The support UKSA has given us is incredible. The work we do is so important to so many people, and to know we have the support of such a professional team is fantastic”.

To find out more about the UKSA and the courses they provide, please visit www.uksa.org