Search for next Skipton Swimarathon beneficiary begins

Sunday 31 March 2019

Local charities and not-for-profit organisations can now apply for funding from this year's Skipton Swimartathon.

The Guernsey Round Table and Lions Club of Guernsey are seeking out a worthy 2019 beneficiary that will encourage lots of swimmers to take to the pool in October.

Last year the community event raised more than £53,000 for local causes, including Village Project at Le Murier School which was the main beneficiary. Previous recipients have included Autism Guernsey, Grow Limited and The Guernsey Cheshire Home.

Skipton Swimarathon Chairman Nick Guillemette said: "Last year's event was one of the largest we have ever hosted. I attribute a lot of its success to the worthiness of the Village Project as our beneficiary as it was a cause that touched many people on the island.

Pictured: The Swimarathon is supported by Skipton International.

"This year we will again be looking to support a project that will benefit the Bailiwick for generations to come and inspire the public to get involved with various fundraising opportunities which the Swimarathon presents."

Commercial Manager for Skipton International Aaron Walden added: "This is the 10th year Skipton International has supported the Swimarathon and it has been incredible to witness all the hard work that charities do for islanders and also the benefit that funding from the Swimarathon is able to offer their organisations. It has been wonderful to watch the event grow in size over the years and continue to have such a positive and uniting effect on our community."

Applicants should complete a new Skipton Swimarathon Beneficiary Application Form which is available here.

All applications should be in by 8 April.