Somewhere to belong
Belonging starts with having somewhere to go, familiar faces to meet and activities to share.
Through our centres, programmes and local partnerships, we create opportunities for people to connect through shared experiences on and around the water. We work to make these opportunities welcoming and accessible, recognising that everyone faces different barriers to taking part. Our ambition is to help people build lasting relationships, feel part of their community and find ways to contribute.
Our community programmes & partnerships
Our work in building connected communities
Explore the programmes, partnerships and events helping people come together across our centres and wider network.
Beyond the Wire: Bereavement Hub
Creating a scalable, digital platform of support and guidance for military bereavement.
Connected Communities
Connected Communities: Building Stronger Partnerships and Active Lives
RNSA Go Sailing
Delivering a programme of learn to sail courses to support partners of Naval personnel
Swim Free
Creating a new programme to deliver life-saving swimming skills to children and young people from Naval families
Into the Green & Blue Multi-Sport Collaboration
An ambitious community collaboration that aims to offer year-round access to blue and green activities that support health, wellbeing, and opportunity across Birmingham.
Enabling active participation
Creating sustainable patterns of activity by increasing physical participation, active wellbeing and regular engagement through schools, groups and community partners.
Championing environmental engagement
Championing programmes that support environmental learning, conservation, citizen science and the creation of sustainable, climate-aware coastal places.
Developing skills & personal pathways
Expanding skills development, training routes and recognised qualifications, from SEND and alternative provision to instructor training, performance pathways and maritime careers.
