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This Autumn 15 more exceptional charities and social enterprises have been backed by The Fore. From the tip of Scotland to Kent, these organisations will receive unrestricted funding, introductions to our networks and access to our training and support. They are the Rising Stars of the sector with innovative solutions to the problems we face.

WeSwim

WeSwim want to make sure that people with a disability in London have the opportunity to experience the joy and community that swimming offers.

Adults with disabilities spend on average under 30 minutes a week exercising. Public swimming sessions are often intimidating and sometimes even dangerous for people with disabilities. WeSwim creates inclusive, empowering swimming sessions that build skills and confidence. They have five clubs across London, held almost 400 sessions, and built a team of 250+ volunteers. Demand for their services is skyrocketing, and they need extra people-power to meet it.

With our funding, they will hire an Operations Manager to launch new clubs and triple the number of people supported. This will also allow the Director to focus on driving strategy and income generation to secure long-term sustainability.

The Sophie Lancaster Foundation

The Sophie Lancaster Foundation (SLF) are on a mission to stamp out prejudice, hatred, and intolerance.

Sophie Lancaster, a young woman murdered for being different, inspired her mum, Sylvia, to establish the foundation. SLF is dedicated to shaping a future of tolerance and acceptance, partnering with secondary schools, universities, and the police to educate young people and those around them. With social media and online gaming, hate amongst primary school children is on the rise and SLF are determined to step in.

With our backing, SLF will launch an innovative support package for primary schools across the country to turn the tide on the rise of hate. Income generated from this will give the CEO the freedom to help drive the government to deliver long-lasting, nationwide change.

The Reef-World Foundation

The Reef-World Foundation (RWF) is dedicated to ensuring coral reefs thrive, protecting the half a billion people dependent on them.

Coral reefs provide food, employment, and help combat global warming, yet two-thirds have been lost, and the remaining 90% are at imminent risk. Led by marine biologists, RWF is tackling this challenge through their Green Fins programme – the only internationally recognised training for diving and snorkelling operators to reduce their impact on reefs. It has already reached 1,300 dive operators, and operators in other marine tourism sectors want the programme adopted for them, but RWF don’t have the resources.

With The Fore’s support, RWF will extend Green Fins to freediving operators (those diving without breathing equipment), which will unlock income and allow them to move on to then address yachting’s impact on coral reefs.

Meet all 15 exceptional charities and social enterprises here.