Recipient Story: Newquay Boardriders invited to World Cup Championships
Recent grant recipientThe projects or organisations that are receiving funding., Newquay Boardriders (NBR), have secured an elusive spot at the 2025 Usher Cup World Club Challenge. These incredible championships are being held at Australia’s iconic Snapper Rocks.
The team will be in good company competing against Kelly Slater and other world class surfers. The NBR team includes Lukas Skinner, the 2024 Boardmasters champion, Lauren Sandland the reigning British Women’s Champion, Jowan Pegg, and Fynn Gillespie.
A statement from Gary Collins, vice chairman of Newquay Boardriders, said:
“This invitation represents more than just a competition entry—it’s recognition of British surfing’s evolution and Newquay’s position as a serious player on the global stage. Our selection places British surfing alongside the sport’s global elite.”
Newquay Boardriders recently received funding from The Headland Hotel Community FundA sum of money made available for grant making, often with specific criteria/conditions. to support their “Opening Doors Project”. This projectA piece of work that delivers an output. is tailored support for young people to pursue surfing, improving health and wellbeing, with mentoring, equipment, and training.
Thanks to this project, individuals will be able to request a package of support which will include personal support with issues affecting their well-being, mentoring from experienced surfers and funds to pay for equipment, training, travel, and other support costs reducing barriers to engagement.
In return applicants will be supported to contribute back into the club and/or other community activity which will raise self-esteem and encourage involvement in the local community.
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