| Pirate FM's charitable arm, The Pirate Trust relies on your help to raise money that's going to stay locally and help individuals and projects across Cornwall, Plymouth and West Devon. Charities, individuals and organisations are able to apply to The Pirate Trust for financial help. Over £500,000 has been raised since its inception in 1992 and be assured every penny raised goes to great causes. |
Benefitting from the Pirate Trust...
Here are some of those people who have recieved a donation after applying to the Pirate Trust
Vitalise Churchtown
The Pirate Trust donated £2000 towards the refurbishment of the small lake at Vitalise Churchtown in Lanlivery. Disabled young people who visit for activity and adventure breaks will benefit form this project.
Cornwall Blind Association
A donation of £1000 was given by the Pirate Trust to help visually impaired children living in Cornwall. This will enable the children to participate in activities not normally available to them.
Mullion Gymnastics Centre
New gym equipment has been purchase with a donation from the Pirate Trust. Sarah Hearn said, "It's been a great improvement to the gymnast's performance".
BF Adventure
The Pirate Trust gave a donation towards a new set of lifejackets. This money was needed to comply with RYA guidance to upgrade buoyancy aids for water based activities in support of Cornwall's disadvantaged young people.
Mobile Hoist
The new potable hoist arrived in June and has made such a difference to Richard's life. It means he can participate in more activities thanks to a donation by the Pirate Trust.
Wheelchair for William
With the help of the Pirate Trust a new indoor/outdoor wheelchair was purchase for William Larkin. His new chair has given William a greater sense of independence.
Marshall Janson visits Pirate FM
Marshall Janson pictured with his parents receiving a cheque for £2000 from Nick Lake, Chairman of the Pirate Trust.
Marshall is the little boy who had to have both his hands and his legs amputated after an attack of Meningococcal Meningitis.
The Trust Fund and the Handstand Appeal have been set up to generate lots of support and to raise funds to help Marshall in his life. Visit: www.handstand.org.uk
