Target: £5,000
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Aim: Support our local swim team. Help fund kit, transport & training. Every donation keeps us moving. Dive in today!
We are the Academy Swim Team Burnham-on-Sea – a fast, fun, and friendly club based at the Burnham-on-Sea Swim & Sports Academy in Somerset. Since forming on 1st October 2013, we’ve grown steadily and now proudly support eight squads, ranging from Junior to County, Regional, and National level.
Over the past 12 years, we’ve helped nurture talented swimmers who not only compete locally but also shine on the national stage. Whether you're aiming for the podium or simply swimming for fitness and fun, we offer a welcoming environment for all.
We’re affiliated with Swim England South West Region and hold SwimMark accreditation, reflecting our commitment to quality coaching, athlete development, and club standards.
We’re crowdfunding to keep our swim club thriving—not just for today, but for the future. As a community-run club, we rely on the generosity of supporters to help cover the rising costs of transport, kit, coaching, and training opportunities.
Your donations help us:
This page is more than a fundraiser—it’s a lifeline for our club and a way for the community to be part of every success, stroke, and splash.
Every penny you donate goes directly towards supporting our swimmers and strengthening our club. Here’s how we plan to use the funds:
Item Estimated Cost
Transport to competitions £200
Membership subsidies for needful families £1000
Training equipment (fins, paddles, etc.)£800
Team kit (swimwear, caps, T-shirts)£1,000
Coaching development & qualifications£500
Pool hire for extra training sessions£1,000
Competition entry fees & admin costs£500
Total Goal£5,000
This crowdfunding page will remain open year-round to provide ongoing support as needs arise. Your contribution—big or small—makes a real difference.
AST Burnham-on-Sea CIC is proud to be an inclusive, community-first swim club where every child is welcome—regardless of ability, background, or experience.
Our coaching team is trained to support swimmers with a range of additional needs, including disabilities, ADHD, autism, and sensory processing differences. We believe that swimming should be accessible to all, and we work closely with families to provide a safe, supportive, and flexible environment where every swimmer can thrive.
Beyond the pool, we foster a sense of belonging, teamwork, and confidence that extends into everyday life. Our club helps build a stronger, healthier, and more connected community—one swimmer at a time.
There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!
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!
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 6th September 2025 at 6:26pm