Hackney Aquatics EVERYONE Swim Appeal

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

£13,725

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This project successfully funded on 31st March 2025, you can still support them with a donation.

Aim: We need to raise £10,000 for our Access Fund to ensure swimming remains fully accessible for EVERYONE in East London.

We Need Your Support

We’re raising £10,000 for the HAC Access Fund to ensure that swimming remains accessible for EVERYONE in East London. 

This fund covers training fees, travel costs, and competition entry fees for those families and individuals who need financial support.

Your donation will directly support the well-being, fitness, growth and success of our diverse swimming community.

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We Are

Hackney Aquatics Club (HAC) is a community swim club based in East London.   We are an inclusive club for all, from young beginners to competitive athletes, para swimmers and master squad members. 

Regardl­ess of age, ability, or background, everyone finds a welcoming community at HAC.

Our mission is to break down barriers to swimming and ensure that our membership reflects the rich social, cultural and ethnic diversity of Hackney and its surrounding boroughs.

  • The HAC Access Fund, provides help for those swimmers who would otherwise not be able to participate and benefit from the club’s success.
  • Along with the Access Fund, our ‘Pay It Forward’ scheme allows our members to gift club kit and equipment to those who need it.
  • We promote sustainability, offering second-hand club kit and equipment at ‘pay what you can’ prices.
  • HAC has a Young Volunteers Scheme, a mentoring pathway for young swimmers to become coaches. We also offer the opportunity for children to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.

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Our Achievements

  • The Hackney Aquatics Club swimmers successfully compete at National, Regional and County levels. 
  • In the 2024/25 season, Hackney swimmers reached a new milestone with the highest number of national qualifiers and finalists ever at the British Championships
  • Additionally, we have swimmers who have qualified for the 2025 Olympic trials.

But success isn’t just about medals — it’s about belonging, confidence and personal growth.

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Why Your Support Matters

Many individuals and families are facing increasing financial challenges, and we believe no one should miss out on the sport they love due to cost.

The HAC Access Fund provides financial help to swimmers who would otherwise struggle to participate.

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How You Can Help

In the words of our swimmers: 

‘HAC feels like a big family’, ‘everyone is always there for each other’, ‘swimming gives me somewhere where I can belong’, ‘I love swimming with my friends’, ‘being part of a team’, ‘I love improving’, ‘It makes me feel calm’, ‘It clears my mind’.

Every donation makes a difference.

  • Support families and individuals struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
  • Help young and senior members continue swimming for physical and mental well-being.
  • Spread the word – share this campaign on social media and tell your family, friends and neighbours.
  • Make sure you claim GiftAid with your donation as it allows us to claim an extra 25P for every £1 that Is donated. So if you donate £20 we can claim an extra £5.

Are you a local business? Consider making a donation or offering a reward!  Contact us at [email protected].

For press/media enquiries, reach out at [email protected].

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What Our Swimmers Are Doing To Help

Our swimmers are taking on exciting team challenges to raise funds. Each squad will set their own goal and work together to support our Crowdfunder.

Academy 1 and Academy 2

County Age and County Development

  • Link: County Age and Development EVERYONE Swim Appeal
  • Target: £400
  • Challenge: Ultimate 100 x 50m Country Spring Challenge where each swimmer will swim 4 times as part of the 100 x 50 sprinting aiming to hit their target. A test of speed, stamina and determination. Who will last the longest. Every swimmer has a personal goal.

Fitness Development and Fitness Advanced

  • Link: Fitness Development and Advanced EVERYONE Swim Appeal
  • Target: £500
  • Challenge: On Monday 24th March, during Fitness Development and Fitness Advanced training session the Fitness squads will take on the ultimate endurance and speed test – 20 x 25m swims, all at maximum effort! Coach David P. will pledge a £1 donation to every swimmer that finishes the challenge.

Regional Age and Regional Development

  • Link: Regional Age and Development EVERYONE Swim Appeal
  • Target: £600
  • Challenge: During the week commencing 17th March the squads will separately take on a number of challenges: 
    • Underwater Challenge – Swim 25m underwater with one breath & fins
    • Race the Coach – Take on our coach in a 25m, 50m, 100m, or 200m race 
    • Skins Racing – Compete in thrilling elimination rounds 

Regional + and Performance

  • Link: Regional + and Performance EVERYONE Swim Appeal
  • Target: £1,000
  • Challenge: Regional+ and Performance swimmers will be taking on an incredible challenge of swimming 50 x 100m this Monday 17th March. Madison, Sydney and David will pledge a £1 donation to every swimmer that meets their target times.

Stay tuned for updates and photos!

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Together, we can ensure that EVERY swimmer has the chance to thrive.

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Donate today and help us keep swimming accessible for all!

Thanks to: Sølve Sundsbo, Matt Davies and Michael O Williams 


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