Around Britain for Neurodiversity
A national journey of awareness, connection, and empowerment.
Around Britain for Neurodiversity is more than a voyage - it’s a nationwide movement.
Through sailing, community events, and powerful storytelling, we’ll shine a light on the experiences of neurodivergent people across the UK. Along the way, participants will gain the same benefits as our core programmes – confidence, connection, and life skills -while we also raise awareness, build allyship, and bring communities together.
This journey cannot happen without funding and sponsorship, making partners an essential part of delivering both impact and awareness.
Why It Matters
By linking sailing programmes with a UK-wide awareness campaign, we will:
The Voyage
🗺️ Route: Sailing around Britain, with stop-offs at key ports including Dover, Bristol, Edinburgh, London, and many more.
⚓ On Board: Neurodivergent participants, volunteers, and experienced skippers working together as a crew.
🤝 On Shore: Community events, school visits, and workplace talks at every major stop, led in partnership with local organisations.
Impact for Participants
Impact for Communities
- Confidence-building through sailing and teamwork
- Local events to raise awareness and create dialogue
- Space to connect with peers and mentors who “get it”
- Workshops and talks for schools, colleges, and businesses
- New experiences away from school, work, or home environments
- Media stories showcasing both challenges and strengths of neurodivergence
- A sense of belonging and pride in contributing to a national mission
- Stronger allyship and inclusion at a grassroots and national level
Impact for Participants
- Confidence-building through sailing and teamwork
- Space to connect with peers and mentors who “get it”
- New experiences away from school, work, or home environments
- A sense of belonging and pride in contributing to a national mission
Impact for Communities
- Local events to raise awareness and create dialogue
- Workshops and talks for schools, colleges, and businesses
- Media stories showcasing both challenges and strengths of neurodivergence
- Stronger allyship and inclusion at a grassroots and national level
- 🌍 Media and social reach
- 🏫 Schools, colleges, and workplaces reached
- 🎟️ Event attendance and community engagement
- 🎥 Case studies, testimonials, and video content
Evidencing the Reach
Previous UK charity sailing awareness voyages have generated £1.5m+ in media value and reached 15,000,000+ people through press and social engagement.
With our local media strategy designed to gain national coverage, and with the support of developing advertising partners, we anticipate exposure across print, radio, digital, and potentially TV.
We will produce an Impact Report for all sponsors and partners, evidencing:
Early Engagement & Public Response
Even at this early stage, the response has been encouraging – one recent campaign post reached over 840 likes organically, reflecting genuine interest in the journey and its purpose.
Supporting Partner
- Logo featured on campaign materials, flags, and digital channels
- Potential of regional media exposure during selected voyage legs
- Opportunity to sponsor participant places directly
- Invitation to port events and community talks
- Shared use of campaign content for internal comms and DEI work
Main Partner
- Prominent logo on sails, dodgers, and campaign materials
- National media mentions and inclusion in press releases (where secured)
- Dedicated corporate sailing day for your organisation
- Use of campaign assets and story within your organisation (e.g. DEI initiatives, staff engagement)
- Potential inclusion in radio, print, and TV coverage as part of the campaign
- Co-hosting opportunities for events at key ports
Community Partner
- Recognition as a valued local community supporter at selected port events
- Logo potenitally on event banners and community materials
- Opportunity to host workshops, panels, or activities when the voyage arrives in your area
- Social media recognition when we visit your community
- Inclusion in the official Impact Report for sponsors and partners
Sponsorship Opportunities
How You Can Get Involved?
- Sponsor - become a Main Partner and power the campaign forward with your organisation’s support.
- Fund Places - become a Supporting Partner by covering costs so no one is excluded due to income.
- Partner Locally - become a Community Partner, inviting schools, colleges, universities, charities and workplaces to host talks, events, or workshops when we stop in your area
- Volunteer - help on board, support events, or contribute behind the scenes.
- Follow the Journey - track the voyage and share our updates to amplify awareness.
👉 Want to join as a participant? Please visit Our Programmes page to register your interest.
👉 Want to join as a volunteer? Please visit our Volunteering page to register your interest.
📌 The form below is for sponsors, partners, and local collaborations only.
Register Your Interest!
If you’re interested in working with us on Around Britain for Neurodiversity, please complete this short form. This might include sponsorship, supporting participant places, partnering locally when the journey reaches your area, or collaborating on events, media, or awareness activity. Prefer to talk – call: 0300 302 0373
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