Fundraising

A fun and engaging way to uplift young futures

Raise money your way & make a difference

By fundraising with the Andrew Simpson Foundation, you can bring joy and opportunity to young people who may never have had the chance to experience being on the water. Every penny you raise will help support young people have access to opportunities that can uplift their lives, carve a career pathway and build their confidence and resilience.

Organise your own activity

We’ve created a toolkit to help inspire your fundraising, plus a whole host of tools to make collecting donations quick and easy.

Pay in your fundraising

Already raised funds for the ASF? We are extremely grateful and have a range of ways for you to transfer money online, by post or by CAF.

Take part in an event

Support one of our existing fundraising events. Have a look at what’s on near you and help fundraise for an upcoming event.

Fundraising resources

Whether you’re planning your first fundraiser or looking to take your efforts to the next level, our fundraising resources are here to help you make a lasting impact through every pound you raise.

Download a fundraising pack

Planning and hosting your own event can be incredibly rewarding and fun for all those involved. You could organise your own sailing race or regatta, host a coffee and cake morning or even take on a personal endurance challenge such as a 5k run or open water swim.

Our free fundraising pack provides a range of ideas and guidance on how to plan your event, spread the word and collect donations.

Download a Gift Aid form

By signing up to Gift Aid when you donate to Andrew Simpson Foundation, you can make it worth more, at no extra cost to you. These extra funds mean we can help to transform the lives of more young people.

Set up an EasyFundraising account

You can raise free donations for The Andrew Simpson Foundation every time you shop online. Just use easyfundraising! Over 8,000 brands will donate, including all the big names like eBay, John Lewis & Partners, Argos, ASOS, Expedia, M&S, Just Eat, Uswitch and many more….

How your fundraising makes a difference

Stanley’s life has been transformed by invaluable skills developed through sailing

Through sailing, Stanley has developed skills that have enabled him to engage with new peers and build the confidence to help guide them. The support from our sailing community and Andrew Simpson Centres has been instrumental in building Stanley’s confidence, allowing him to make new friends and believe in his ability to achieve his goals.

For every £1 you give…

85p goes directly to our charitable programmes that transform young people’s lives.
15p is spent on support costs and fundraising so that we can access more communities and provide more opportunities to uplift young people’s lives.
Your support makes a real and measurable difference.

The difference you’ve made so far

127,000

People have been brought onto the water, from introductory sailing and watersports to life changing career development, by the ASF Group.

45,000+

beneficiaries were supported by the Andrew Simpson Foundation and partners during 2024.

£17.5 million

Has been raised and reinvested into the sailing and watersports community by the Andrew Simpson Foundation as of the end of 2024.

Leave a legacy in your will

Help transform lives through sailing for generations to come. Leaving a gift in your will to the Andrew Simpson Foundation is one of the most powerful ways you can help young people discover their confidence, purpose, and sense of belonging through sailing, watersports and outdoor activity.

Latest updates

Collaborating to inspire young people in Portsmouth through SailGP community activation programme

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.

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Our centres launch new sustainability programme for schools and groups

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.   

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We launch an ambitious community watersports collaboration at the Flow Together Festival in Birmingham

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.

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