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Support Us
Support comes in many ways. If you would like to support us in a practical way, we have an extensive volunteers’ network which utilises the gifts and talents of many people throughout the year in various different ways. The Volunteering page gives you more information on how you can support CYE with your time and talents.
Prayer
As a Christian organisation, we very much believe in the power of prayer. This really does underpin everything that we do at CYE and we collectively believe that God looks after and provides for us. This has been clearly evident over the past 37+ years. There are always specific things that we need prayer about so sign up for our monthly newsletter, Prayer Essentials, here. (Select ‘News and Updates’)
Financial
Donate Now
We are heavily reliant on financial donations and we are hugely grateful for those who already donate.
To start giving regularly right away or to give a one-off donation please click here or set up a standing order from your own account to:
General funds:
HSBC
Sort Code: 40-12-18
Account number: 11205919.
Each year, our Bursary Fund subsidises the cost of coming here for those facing financial hardship, making it easier for more people to access all that we offer at CYE. Find out more about CYE bursaries here.
If you’d like to give specifically to the bursary fund, please donate to:
Development account:
HSBC
Sort code: 40 – 12 – 18
Account number: 51380648
Project Delta
If you would like to read more or donate to Project Delta – our exciting new building project then please use the details below instead.
Project Delta (new building):
HSBC
CYE Sailing Centre
Sort Code: 40-12-18
Account Number: 61208896
Already giving? Thank you! If you’d like to change your giving amount you can email us or simply change the amount on your own online banking account.
If you are a UK Tax Payer then please complete this gift aid declaration and email it back to us at admin@cye.org.uk so we can claim 25% extra on your donations . This makes a huge difference!
CYE 10:10
For the week around 10th October each year we hold special fundraising events – remembering one of our favourite verses ‘…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.’ John 10:10.
SPONSORED OPEN SWIM 2024
Last year we had so much fun hosting our very first sponsored open swim for CYE 10:10 that we immediately knew we wanted to do it again. And here we are, ready to re-run the fun on 6th October when we’re getting back into the water to raise money for CYE. There are heats for lots of ages and abilities so that lots of people can get involved. All the heats will take place in the Bosham Channel and will finish at TS Resolute where there’ll be a whole host of supporters cheering the swimmers on (and probably enjoying CYE tea and cake!).
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?
This year, all money raised for CYE 10:10 will be going into our Bursary Fund. It’s incredibly important to us that we make all of the activities and events we have to offer at CYE available to as many people as possible, it’s our heart to reduce the potential financial barrier for those who want to come along. The fund is open for anyone (aged 25 and under) and offers up to 50% off events. Applications are reviewed by our trustees who award the bursaries based on the specific needs of each person.
This year we’re aiming to raise £14,000 which is enough to enable 100 people to come to CYE who wouldn’t otherwise have been able to be here – that’s 100 more people invited into life-changing moments – incredible!
So – do you fancy getting involved and helping us to reach our target?
Here is a table of the swimming heats that will be taking place this year. They’ll take place between 10am and 4pm, and specific heat times will be announced closer to the date (and probably won’t be in the same order as below).
| EVENT NAME | DESCRIPTION | AVERAGE SWIM TIME | AGE (YEARS) |
| Heat 1, Adult 1.5lm | Swim From Bosham to CYE, meet at CYE for briefing | 30 – 45 mins | 16+ |
| Heat 2, Adult 3km | Start and finish at CYE | 60 – 75 mins | 16+ |
| Heat 3, Young Junior 100m | Start and finish at CYE | 6 – 10 | |
| Heat 4, Young Junior 500m | Start and finish at CYE | 20 mins | 6 – 10 |
| Heat 5, Young Junior 1km | Start and finish at CYE | 6 – 10 | |
| Heat 6, Older Junior 100m | Start and finish at CYE | 10 – 16 | |
| Heat 7, Older Junior 500m | Start and finish at CYE | 20 mins | 10 – 16 |
| Heat 8, Older Junior 1km | Start and finish at CYE | 10 – 16 |
INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING TARGETS
We are asking ALL you wonderful swimming people to raise a minimum amount according to your age as part of the challenge (Over 16s: £250, 12-16s: £100, under 12s: £50). There’s a £25 entry fee that goes towards costs for the day – including a swimming hat that you’ll need to wear for safety reasons (we need to be able to see all the swimmers clearly in the water). Please find information below about how to collect sponsorship.
So – are you up for it?
NOT SWIMMING THIS TIME?
We totally understand, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be left out of the fun.
BE A SUPPORTER – We’re really going to make a day of it on 6th October and we’d love it if you could come and support the swimmers and join the fun. We’ll be holding a café on TS Resolute from 9.30-5pm, where you can buy drinks and cake, alongside craft activities, local small business stalls (please let us know if you’d like to hold a stall), wildlife talks and more – so bring your friends and some pennies to spend. We’ll also be running tunnelling and assault course activities between 10am and 4pm which will be bookable on the day for ages 6-16.
SPONSOR THE SWIMMERS – if you would like to sponsor our swimmers please click here to give – THANK YOU!!
SWIMMERS – READ BELOW
We’re so grateful that for those who are stepping up to the challenge, we know you’re set to have a great time being involved, AND you get to be a part of the growth of the amazing work that goes on here at CYE all year round – bringing life to the full to as many people as we can!
Check out the information here about swimming in open water – especially if it’s your first time.
Have a look here for more details about the fundraising side of things – you’ll need to set yourself up a fundraising page with stewardship.org.uk – we won’t be able to collect money through other routes.
Here are some images you can use on social media to gather support from your friends and family:
