UKSA celebrates 30th anniversary with ambitious future plans
UKSA’s Charity Patron Princess Royal addresses the room at UKSA’s 30th anniversary celebration at Trinity House on October 12th.
UKSA, the youth charity that uses the power of the sea to transform the lives of thousands of young people each year, has celebrated its 30th anniversary at Trinity House in London, with UKSA Charity Patron HRH Princess Royal as guest of honour.
The event saw nearly 200 people in attendance, including the charity’s supporters, trustees, ambassadors and past students. The 30th anniversary of the charity also coincides with the 150,000th student being welcomed through the doors at UKSA.
UKSA’s CEO Ben Willows said: “This is a momentous achievement for everyone involved with UKSA, from our dedicated staff, to our delivery partners and supporters, to our students. I would like to thank each of you for your continued support over the last 30 years as we have evolved from a centre offering dinghy courses to 1,500 children each year to a becoming the UK’s leading maritime training centre and transforming the lives of more young people than ever.”
UKSA not only celebrated the 30th anniversary, but also launched their capital investment programme plans at the event. The plans will help more young people transform their lives at UKSA, thanks to improved accommodation and facilities for the 10,000 people that come through their doors each year.
HRH Princess Royal encouraged the attendees to help, she said: “UKSA helps fulfil a whole range of skills we need in the maritime sector. There is something really inspiring about the place, and the opportunity that it offers young people.
“In the long term it is so important that the site is improved, and it is the opportunity for you to help make the difference to young lives. In order to be able to spread the ability to encourage, to teach, we need to supply the appropriate levels of accommodation.”
UKSA CEO Ben Willows said: “Our capital investment programme will allow us to change the lives of more young people. The first phase of the programme will create flexible modular accommodation on our site with work beginning in late 2018. The improved facilities will enable us to train more youth groups, young apprentices and professional clients. We are delighted to be in the presence of those who are helping to turn this vision into a reality.”
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