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This project successfully funded on 31st May 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
Keep Brighton Swimming Centre Open
Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
£3,493
raised so far
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Aim
We need to raise funds to pay for urgent structural repairs and keep our not-for-profit teaching pool open for our swimmers and community.
Who are we?
Brighton Swimming Centre is a not for profit, dedicated teaching pool in the heart of Brighton. We teach swimming lessons to more than 1200 swimmers a week; are the base for Britain's first sea swimming course, Pool to Pier; and train over 100 swimming teachers and lifeguards every year. We exist to transform lives and shape futures.
Why are we crowdfunding?
During some routine maintenance at the end of 2025 it was discovered that there were serious repairs needed to the front wall of the centre. As part of the repairs large sections of the front wall needed to be taken down and rebuilt. Due to the urgent nature of these repairs and to allow the centre to continue to operate they could not be delayed and are currently in process. We are now looking to our community to help us raise the money needed to cover the cost of the repairs.
This funding will allow us to continue to offer high quality swimming lessons to our community, support their health and wellbeing, encourage people to have the confidence and skill to swim in the sea safely and continue to train the next generation of swimming teachers and lifeguards.
How we’ll spend the money raised
The money we raise will be used directly to cover the expenses for the essential repairs to the front wall of the centre.
Anything raised over and above what is needed for the wall repairs will be used for other important repairs to the facility (windows and roofing).
Community impact
- Built in 1976, 50 years teaching Brighton to swim
- 1,200 swimmers/week in lessons and sessions
- Working with disadvantaged children through school swimming programme
- Wider community hub for English as a second language, community choir & children's clubs
Our much loved community swimming pool has been helping our community learn to swim for 50 years. We help some of the most disadvantaged children in our community learn to swim through our school swimming programme and our involvement in the council's Holiday Activity and Food fund. Our new Aqua Aerobics sessions are helping our community get fit in a low impact environment. Helping the community swim confidently and safely in the sea has been the mission of our Pool to Pier programme since it's inception and we believe is a vital skill allowing the community to safely enjoy our largest and closest natural environment - the beach!
Brighton Swimming Centre is not just about swimming however, it is also an important community resource. Our training rooms host numerous classes for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), a local community choir, and a Saturday children's club. The centre has also been the hub for community sponsored charitable collections. We want Brighton Swimming Centre to continue to serve and make a difference to our community.
How you can play your part
There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
1. Donate to Keep Brighton Swimming. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success.
As a thank you for your support, donations made by 31 May 2026 will also be eligible for our 50th Anniversary swimming lesson prize draw.
Please see below for Prize Draw T&Cs
2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.
3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!
4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!
Prize Draw Terms & Conditions
Brighton Swimming Centre | 50th Anniversary Crowdfunder Giveaway
1. Promoter
The promoter of this prize draw is Brighton Swimming Centre, located at registered office at Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5JJ
2. Eligibility
The prize draw is open to UK residents aged 18 and over. Employees of Brighton Swimming Centre and their immediate families are not eligible to enter
3. How to Enter
All donations made to the Brighton Swimming Centre Crowdfunder campaign from 25 February 2026 and 31 May 2026 will be automatically entered into the prize draw.
Each donation (of any value) counts as one entry. Multiple donations will result in multiple entries. No additional purchase or entry form is required.
4. Prizes
Prize pool includes a combination of:
2 x Adult 1:1 swimming session, can include Pool to Pier coaching sessions (worth £120 to £168 each) 2 x Children’s group swimming lessons (worth £90 each) 2 x Lane Lights evening swimming sessions (worth £11 each) Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or alternative options.
5. Winner Selection and Notification
Winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries after the closing date.
Winners will be contacted via the contact details provided within 5 days of the draw.
If a winner does not respond within 3 days, an alternative winner may be selected.
6. Prize Redemption
All prizes must be redeemed within 6 months of notification, subject to availability.
7. Publicity
By entering the prize draw, winners agree to allow Brighton Swimming Centre to use their name and/or image for promotional purposes related to the campaign.
8. Data Protection
Any personal data provided will be used solely for the purposes of administering the prize draw and will not be shared with third parties without consent.
9. General
Brighton Swimming Centre reserves the right to amend or withdraw this prize draw at any time without prior notice if necessary.
10. Free entry route available.
You can also enter for free by submitting your name, email address and contact number to [email protected], confirming you are aged 18 or over. Entries must be received by 31 May 2026 at 23:59 and will be included alongside all other entries.
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made