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Project C: £600 will fund new raft building equipment

Raft building challenges team work and a group’s ability to think quickly whilst building a ‘sea vessel’ that can carry their team and float on water! Due to its popularity, the raft building equipment wears down quickly and is often in need of replacement. Despite its short life, the impact of the raft building activity has a lifelong affect on the children.

As well as a personal letter of thanks, you would be welcome to visit the centre and explore the facilities themselves to understand the enjoyment and development each group gets from the raft building.

Project A: £73.75 will support the bursary fund for one child

Many of the groups visiting Brancaster Activity Centre come from areas of high social and economic deprivation. We manage a bursary fund that schools can apply for in order to fund 25% of the cost towards a child’s stay, allowing those who might normally miss out the chance to go home with fond memories and a love for the outdoors.

We regularly receive letters of thanks from schools, parents and children themselves on the benefits of the activity centre. We would like to pass on these stories to you as well as a personal letter of thanks.

Project B: £200 will fund new paddle board equipment

Kayaking and sailing sessions are offered in the harbour and are often at the top of the wish list! We would love to be able to expand our offering, giving visiting groups the opportunity to have a go at stand up paddle boarding. In order to offer this new activity we need to train staff and purchase new equipment.

As well as being personally recognised and thanked by our team, you would be welcome to have a board named after you and visit the centre to see it in use.

Brancaster Activity Centre

Projects to support at Brancaster Activity Centre

Brancaster Activity Centre is a gateway to the outdoors; during their visit, groups experience the natural environment in a fun and exploratory way. When children leave they take with them new friendships, new skills and memories which last a lifetime.

We recognise that the special places we take care of hold precious memories for you and your loved ones; whether that is walking hand-in-hand through winding woodland or taking a minute to breathe, surrounded by an unforgettable view. We appreciate that it is these moments which keep the National Trust close to your heart.

In the East of England region we are working with some of our special places to create opportunities that will help you celebrate a milestone occasion or remember a loved one whilst supporting our cause. At each place there is the chance to help us restore the natural environment, conserve historic collections or provide vital resources to enable us to continue their work.

By gifting, in celebration or memory, to one of these places you will receive a letter of thanks from the property, a token to signify your gift and an invite to visit and see the progression of a project. You will also be invited to write a message in the property’s dedication book, which you and your family and friends can revisit.

Each special place has three different project opportunities for you to support. Please read the property projects page overleaf carefully to decide which project you might like to make a gift to. To make a donation, please use the application form and envelope enclosed to support your chosen project and make a lifelong gift.

Step 1... decide which project you would like to support

Step 2... fill out the application form

Step 3... return the application form and your chosen gift amount to your selected property in the pre-addressed envelope, or to visitor reception the next time you visit

Step 4... receive your letter of thanks and token, and decide which date you would like to visit the property and project

Step 5... visit the property and write your message in the dedication book

Please note: Do not send cash through the post, further guidance on donating your gift can be found on the application form.

Although we endeavour to ensure you are able to support the project of your choice, this is done on a first come first serve basis, however all funds raised will contribute to projects at Brancaster Activity Centre. If the project you wish to support is already funded, a member of the team will contact you directly to discuss other opportunities.

Special gifts

For more information, please contact: EEGiving@nationaltrust.org.ukNational Trust 2018. Registered charity no. 205846. ©National Trust Images/ James Dobson/ David Levenson/ Chris Lacey