To mark the SailGP event taking place in Portsmouth, we were proud to host a fantastic evening a top the Spinnaker Tower, where we welcomed an array of partners, supporters, guests and elite sailors celebrating the theme of ‘Champions Meet Change’.

Alongside the 1851 Trust, we are leading a new community programme in Portsmouth this July, the programme aims to provide an inspiring and exciting learning experience alongside the highly anticipated Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Portsmouth event.

Our Andrew Simpson Centres are offering an exciting new Sustainability Programme for schools and groups. The programme is designed to help young people gain a greater understanding of the natural world and give them the skills and knowledge to be more environmentally aware.   

Andrew Simpson Centre Birmingham was thrilled to welcome a record number of attendees to their Bartley Green centre on Saturday 17th May 2025 for the Flow Together Watersports Festival, a celebration of collaboration, community, and the transformative power of sport.

We are proud to announce the launch of LEAD On!, an innovative community programme designed to equip young people in Birmingham with essential life skills and new career prospects through sailing and watersports.

Swim Free is delighted to announce the launch of a new partnership with GLL, the not-for-profit workers’ cooperative that runs Better Helston Sports Centre on behalf of Cornwall Council.

Haven Knox-Johnston, in partnership with RS Sailing and Rooster, are delighted to support the Andrew Simpson Foundation in raising funds, by raffling off two spectacular dinghy sailing prize bundles.

Swim Free is delighted to announce a new partnership with Plymouth Active Leisure, to provide over 120 places for children and young people from serving Naval families with free swimming lessons at their Plymouth Life Centre this year.

At the Andrew Simpson Foundation (ASF) we believe partnership working significantly expands and diversifies opportunities in and around the water for young people.

At the Andrew Simpson Foundation, we believe that sailing and watersports should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background or ability.