Always on
This project successfully funded on 31st May 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
Sponsored Channel Distance Swim
Ivybridge, Devon, United Kingdom
Aim
To complete a Sponsored Channel Distance swim relay style in May and raise funds for new equipment. Every metre counts!
Who are we?
Dinnaton swimming club is based in Ivybridge and supports swimmers of ‘’all ages and abilities to achieve their goals’’ with over 250 swimming members aged between 3 to the over 50’s.
From our Learn to Swim programme (LTS), Competitive swim training squad through to our Masters and Poolside Helpers qualification, there really is something for everyone.
"Where Community and Swimming thrive together"
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Why are we crowdfunding?
To help shape our future as a club and enable swimmers to progress further and reach their full potential. More people will be able to participate in positive activities that bring further opportunities within an area they live. From better equipment, additional sessions alongside wider networking for competitions, we aim to continue to build a club working with our community, for our community.
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How we’ll spend the money raised
Funds raised will support our swimming club as set within this years key priorities that aim to enhance our top level squads with better equipped training sessions, and opportunities for (wider) competitive swimming for both Regional and National competitions. To support the high level squads with a more regular level 3 coach and having sustainability and longevity to the future of competitive swimming.
To upgrade our equipment within our Learn to Swim programme and support it’s growth and progress.
Bring back and add additional land/ training sessions that complements swim training by providing swimmers with the confidence and endurance in AND out of the water with a range of fun activities and progression.
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Community impact
We are a small swimming club with a big impact based in the heart of connecting villages. When you join our club, you join a community- a team that supports each other with self belief and determination. The last 40 years has seen us grow within both our community and swimming squad who are now a top competitor within the South West. We are aiming for continuity and providing exciting opportunities to support our growing number of members who are full of ambition and drive to be the best of their abilities.
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How you can play your part
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