A new charity with the main aim to get more people with disabilities on the water in power boats has been given overwhelming support at its first event at the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show.
Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show 2012
The Disabled Powerboating Trust held a party at Sunseeker International hosted by the inspiration for the charity, and its first ambassador, Geoff Holt MBE. Geoff, who is a wheel chair user, encouraged individuals and companies both in and beyond the marine industry to get involved. He revealed that, although there are many sailing charities for people with disabilities, this is the first charity to use powerboats.
The Charity’s board of Trustees includes Robert Braithwaite CBE, President of Sunseeker International; Chairman Ian Davies, Council member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, Shelley Jory-Leigh, British Powerboat champion, Tracey Clarke, media specialist and Andy Fell, disability expert.
The Trust will raise money from individual and corporate donors, identify providers of suitable craft, make grants and provide information to those with disabilities who wish to access the water under power.
Speaking on behalf of the Chairman Tracey Clarke confirmed that the Trust’s first goal is to get at least 25 companies to adopt the Disabled Powerboating Trust as their chosen charity for 2012.
