Never give up on achieving “your goals Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson

SUPPORT US ENGAGE YOUR TEAM ENHANCE YOUR PROFILE Andrew was very passionate Everything we do at the Andrew about encouraging other Simpson Sailing Centre is people to make the best of the driven by our belief that all opportunities they were given. young people have the ability Through the Foundation’s to excel. Inspired by Andrew, “activities we hope to provide “we aim to empower personal opportunities to thousands growth, inspire excellence of young people across the and provide an opportunity to world, and those who grasp young people to unlock their it with both hands and show potential and develop their own dedication, will be given capabilities. significant support to reac Paul Goodison their potential. MBE Olympic Champion , OBE and Sailing Centre Director

INTRODUCTION FOUNDING TRUSTEES THE SAILING FOUNDATION The charity was founded in memory of, and inspired by, Olympic Gold medallist, sailor Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson who died at the age of 36. The founding trustees are Sir CBE, Iain Percy OBE and Andrew’s wife, Leah. The Foundation honours the life and legacy of a sailor who was passionate about encouraging and helping others fulfil their aims. Its simple objective is to “inspire the next generation” by using sailing to transform the lives of SIR BEN AINSLIE IAIN PERCY, OBE LEAH SIMPSON The most successful Olympic A double Olympic champion and Leah was Andrew’s young people, both in the UK and around the globe. sailor of all time. With 4 skipper of America’s Cup challenger wife and mother of their Everything the Foundation does is driven by the belief that all young people have the ability to Golds and 1 silver Ben now Artemis Racing. He won Gold in two children, heads up Britain’s challenge the Olympics and Silver at Freddie and Hamish. excel if they are inspired and given the chance to grow and achieve. for the 35th America’s Cup. 2012, sailing in the with Andrew, his best friend of 25 years. 2 +44 (0)1305 457077 andrewsimpsonfoundation.co.uk WE FOCUS ON YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGE OF 5 AND 24

WHAT WE DO WHY YOUR SPONSORSHIP The Foundation offers the challenges of a sailing In developed countries sailing opportunities could AND SUPPORT MATTERS environment to promote health and wellbeing, and be delivered through sailing clubs, training centres, to develop personal skills that will improve a young organisations, charities and schools. In other countries there The Foundation is building on the overwhelming support received person’s ability to succeed in life and work. may be a need to work with organisations to introduce a after Andrew’s death to create a sustainable charity which will: Foundation funding is international. The model for the sailing infrastructure. • Develop skills and capabilities in young people so they can delivery of sailing and the making of grants will vary Whichever is the case the Foundation aims to support, become responsible and valuable citizens according to the existing resources in those countries. both practically and financially, the providers of sailing • Enable participation by overcoming barriers - financial, physical, internationally to achieve its objectives. learning disability, mental health or social • Give opportunities in sports leadership and sailing instructing • Raise the profile of sailing as a valuable educational and career development tool.

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IN NUMBERS OVER 35,000 552 52 OVER 1400 19,000OVER The number of people the LOCATIONS COUNTRIES EVENT MAKERS SAILORS... The ASSF is a young charity, Foundation got on the water in 2014. That’s where boat parks were The Foundation engaged with ... and counting. The Foundation but already the numbers are emptied, celebrities, professional, hundreds of active organisers in is now actively engaging with a impressive. Our vision is clear and Bart’s Bash, an annual global race in memory of Andrew Simpson, amateurs and first timers got on sailing clubs and organisations, great marine sailing database with the numbers will keep developing combined with the Foundation’s board to sail in the largest race in creating a unique and willing agreed terms and conditions. – just as we are developing the charitable programmes made sure the world, Bart’s Bash. communication network world-wide. lives of children and young people sailors and non-sailors, old and young Alongside the sailors, there were an through sailing. took to the water in a unique and additional 7000 volunteers at clubs enjoyable way throughout the year. making Bart’s Bash happen.

4 +44 (0)1305 457077 andrewsimpsonfoundation.co.uk Over 1500 youngsters in the UK, South Africa and Bermuda were able to benefit OVER 178,000 OVER 2.3m OVER 1500 from the unique educational experience of 2014 UNIQUE VISITORS PAGE VIEWS LIVES CHANGED sailing in 2014. WORLD RECORD! In 2015 programmes will be available in the It’s official – the Foundation wer UK, Bermuda, South Africa and Vanuatu. presented with a Guinness World These programmes will engage with over record for Bart’s Bash 2014 – the The Foundation enjoyed unparalleled The Foundation uses the 1000 young people largest sailing race in the world in interest on the internet and on social experiences of its Olympic sailors 24 hours. media for the Bart’s Bash campaign and coaches to create charitable Together with the Foundation’s activities at OVER 399,000 its centre in Weymouth many more lives will and, subsequently, for its other programmes which aim to change TOTAL VISITS delivery projects. the lives of young people. be changed in 2015.

+44 (0)1305 457077 andrewsimpsonfoundation.co.uk 5 Bart was one of those sailors who was renowned for spending a great deal of his time in helping youth develop their sailing skills. WHAT WE DO The Foundation very much wishes to continue the process and, through sailing, to encourage youngsters into marine related “careers, even to become successful sailors themselves. FOUNDATION DELIVERY PROJECTS Richard Butcher, Chairman of Trustees

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THE ANDREW SIMPSON BART’S BASH RESEARCH GRANT GIVING SAILING CENTRE The first Bart s Bash was held in September Those who go sailing or windsurfing kno The first grants have already been made b In May 2014 the Foundation was given 2014, aiming to set a new Guinness World well the benefits of being on the wate . The the Foundation. the opportunity to establish the Andrew Record for ‘The Largest Sailing Race in advantages of the need for team work afloa The twice yearly process offers a wide range of Simpson Sailing Centre at the Weymouth The World’. are also widely recognized. support, financial or practical, to not for profit and Portland National Sailing Academy. Over 30,000 people raced in 60 countries, However, currently, there is little evidence-based sailing initiatives and organizations with each The Centre operates as a not-for-profit raising over £360,000 research to confirm this awareness. One of the project assessed against the Foundation’s sailing centre and also offers the Foundation Foundation’s major projects is funding research into objectives of ensuring that every young person The event is now firmly in the global sailing the opportunity to develop specific sailing the benefits of sailing as a sport, as a recreation and is given a chance to sail, and in a way which will calendar and will continue to raise money programmes in line with the charity’s as an education and life development tool. develop them as individuals, in line with Andrew annually for the Foundation’s work and objectives. Through those programmes the Simpson’s own values and achievements. encourage as many people on the water at one The results of such research will be shared widely Foundation has so far got over 1200 young time to enjoy the benefits of sailing. to give greater awareness to the benefits of sailing people on the water. and, in doing so, facilitate increased participation on the water. 6 +44 (0)1305 457077 andrewsimpsonfoundation.co.uk ENABLE | We involve you and your teams by giving regular updates on ENGAGE | We can engage your team by providing unique opportunities: PRIMARY the impact of your support and how it has enabled the Foundation to • On water corporate days on the Olympic waters in Weymouth SPONSORSHIP change lives through sailing. • Motivational speakers BENEFITS, ENHANCE | We offer you a wide range of branding opportunities to • Ambassador visits SUPPORT AND maximise your profile and connection to the charity • Meet the Foundation in action - a chance for your team to interact OPPORTUNITIES Title branding across all communication platforms including: with the young people as they enjoy their on water experiences • Fleet of Foundation boats • Events including Gala dinners, ANDREW SIMPSON SAILING FOUNDATION • Foundation vehicles open days, boat shows • Foundation team • Bart’s Bash campaign • Website • Reports including annual impact • Social media report and research reports • News releases

We offer you branding opportunities to CLOTHING SAFETY OPERATIONAL enhance your profile and connection to SPONSORSHIP the charity. COMMUNICATIONS BENEFITS, SUPPORT Branding in the form below including: TBC AND OPPORTUNITIES • Website • Social media • News releases THE FOUNDATION WELCOMES SUPPORT FROM COMPANIES AND ORGANISATIONS WHO CAN • Events including Gala dinners, TECHNOLOGY TRANSPORT PARTICIPATION MEET ITS OPERATIONAL NEEDS. open days, boat shows • Reports including annual impact TBC TBC TBC report and research reports

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Our vision – within 5 years the Foundation will be the foremost sail-training charity in the World annually providing sailing for over 10,000 young people in at least 10 countries. “Richard Percy, CEO

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