Each year we pledge a minimum of £250 to a chosen charity. This helps to financially support their efforts and to shine some light on the amazing work that people are doing for their causes.
For years we supported the great work that Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) do through their 250 Club membership. Wanting to do more, we decided to chose a new charity each year so that more people could benefit from the money, time and opportunities that we can offer as a business.
The starting figure of £250 is pledged as a minimum amount given. This figure is then boosted by running dedicated activities, events and taking donations. As well as raising some extra dosh, these activities and events also help to raise the awareness of the charity which in turn helps support them in their efforts. These events and activities have included reduced costs or donations for equipment hire and activities and we have put on dedicated sessions to help increase donations as well as to help build the peoples awareness of these charities.
We like to work with small local charities as the help we can provide often goes a long way. If you know of a charity that would benefit from a year of our support then please get in touch.
Robin, Glyn and The Freewave Team
2025 – Bude Food Bank £430
Every year at Freewave Surf Academy, we try to give something back to our amazing community here in Bude. 💙
As part of the Bude Food Bank Winter Appeal, we’re really proud to share that this year we have donated £430 to the Food Bank, along with £225 in Freewave activity vouchers. The money will go towards the important work that the Food Bank do and the vouchers will be used to help local individuals and families enjoy activities that they might not normally be able to access.
The Bude Food Bank does incredible work supporting people in our community who are facing difficult times. Through the generosity of volunteers, donors and local businesses, they provide essential food supplies and practical support to individuals and families when they need it most. Their work makes a real difference, especially during the winter months.
We’ve been proud to support the Bude Food Bank as our chosen charity since 2021. Over that time we’ve now raised nearly £2500 to help support their important work.
A massive thank you to Sue who steers the ship at the Bude Food Bank. She is an absolute diamond and it’s always a pleasure to stop by each year to see her and her great team.
A big thank you to everyone who supports Freewave and helps make contributions like this possible. Local community supporting local community — just the way it should be. 🌊
2024 – Bude Food Bank £560
The Bude Food Bank has been Freewave Surf Academy’s chosen charity for the last 4 years! It fills us with great pride to be able to help such an amazing charity working directly with the people that need it most in our community.
This year we managed to raised a whopping £560 for the Bude Food Bank. This donation was made up by an initial pledge of £250 with additional contributions made throughout the year. Some of our customers are aware of our support for the food bank and also offer donations themselves to top up the pot.
As well as providing food parcels, Bude Food Bank+ also provide extra support such as financial and emotional help. We are in a time of need for this sort of support. You can get in touch with the Bude Food Bank+ to donate time or money. The easiest thing to do would be to follow their Facebook page for updates. Alternatively, to donate click here
2022 – Bude Food Bank+ £450
In 2022 we chose to keep the Bude Food Bank+ as our Freewave Annual Charity. The main reason for this is due to the increasing need for support in our community as well as the incredible hard work that we see from the volunteers at the food bank.
This year we managed to raised £450 for the Bude Food Bank+. This donation was made up by £250 in cash as well as £200 in activity donations to be distributed in whatever way the food bank feel fit.
The money was raised by donating money the money paid for our services by local people and groups. If a local group got in contact and came on an activity with us then we would put aside some or all of the money paid as a donation to the food bank. This in turn helped raise more local awareness as well as some much needed cash.
As well as providing food parcels, Bude Food Bank+ also provide extra support such as financial and emotional help. We are in a time of need for this sort of support. You can get in touch with the Bude Food Bank+ to donate time or money. The easiest thing to do would be to follow their Facebook page for updates. Alternatively, to donate click here
2021 – Bude Food Bank+ £410
In 2021 Freewave Surf Academy raised £410 for the Bude Food Bank+. This was raised through a £250 pledge which was boosted to the total figure by taking donations and running dedicated activities and events. These events help to raise money as well as awareness of the amazing work that the Bude Food Bank+ do.
As well as the total amount raised, Freewave Surf Academy also donated £240 worth of activity vouchers for the Bude Food Bank+ to use in what ever way they see fit. These vouchers may be distributed to people that will benefit from taking part in some activities or as a thanks to the volunteers that helps support them.
The money was donated as part of the Bude Food Bank+ Christmas Appeal which is an important time of year to receive the extra funds.
As well as providing food parcels, Bude Food Bank+ also provide extra support such as financial and emotional help. To donate click here
2020 – Jay’s AIM £330
In 2020 Freewave Surf Academy raised £330 for the local charity Jay’s AIM. This was raised through a £250 pledge which was then boosted to the total figure through some extra donations.
The British Heart Foundation states. It is estimated that 12 people below the age of 35 die every week in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions, many of them with no prior symptoms. Jay’s AIM was set up in 2018 to help reduce this number. The do this
As well as the total amount raised, Freewave Surf Academy also donated 2 days of free training to a local heart screening project. Unfortunately, this event was unable to be had due to Covid, but we hope that this can go ahead at some point in the future.
To donate to Jay’s AIM click here
2019 – £250 raised for Surfers Against Sewage 250 Club Membership
2018 – £250 raised for Surfers Against Sewage 250 Club Membership
2017 – £250 raised for Surfers Against Sewage 250 Club Membership
