Pirate FM - Pirate Trust

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.

Benefiting from the Pirate Trust...

Here are some of those people who have received a donation after applying to the Pirate Trust

Rebekah Libby

Rebekah has a neurological condition that affects her mobility and independence. The Pirate Trust donated £1000 towards the purchase of an outdoor electric wheelchair to enable her to progress with life skills and reduce dependency on adult support.

Swim with the Dolphins

Cory Lovell a young boy with severe heart complications wanted to swim with the Dolphins. The Pirate Trust made this possible with a donation of £1000 towards a trip to Disney World.

Falmouth & Penryn Sea Cadets

The Pirate Trust made a contribution of £1000 to purchase a new safety boat to ensure the safety of approximately 60 cadets aged 10-18 whilst they partake in various waterborne activities.

Pirate Trust donates £629

Kerrianne Spence has cerebral palsy and is also registered blind. Kerrianne needed a special lightweight buggy to enable her to enjoy days out with her family. This was made possible by the Pirate Trust.

Fal Fibro Friends

Local voluntary group received £350 from the Pirate Trust for a laptop computer. This will enable the organisation to contact and support patients in need without them having to attend meetings.

Help for the Oakley Family

Due to a fire that destroyed everything at the family home, the Pirate Trust donated £500 to purchase new beds for the children, Dante, Wenzday and Vincent.

1st Hayle Scout Group

The Pirate Trust donated £848.42 to the 1st Hayle Scout Group to purchase a new safe kitchen for the children to use.

Natalie Moore

Terminally ill, Natalie, from Falmouth is cared for by her husband who is unable to work due to this. Was given a donation of £1143 for carpets to make her home more comfortable.

Mobility Trike

Kira Jenkins is the proud owner of a Tomcat Trike designed to assist with her stability and balance thanks to a donation of £1422 from the Pirate Trust.

St Stephen's C.P. School

A donation of £1000 was given towards the refurbishing of a Sensory Room as the equipment did not meet health and safety regulations. The new equipment will encourage and stimulate the senses of the children who use the facility.

Pelynt Pre-School

A donation of £400 was given by the Pirate Trust to provide outdoor play equipment. The children who attend the Pre-School will be safe to explore, experiment, socialise and have fun through play.

Chicks

The Pirate Trust donated £650 towards the lighting and associated equipment for the Pirate Barn at the Coastal Retreat in Tywardreath. The Barn is used for sporting activities by children who visit for a respite break and will benefit form this project.

Michelle Keast - Newquay

A £1400 motorised wheelchair was purchased by the Pirate Trust for Michelle her new chair has given her a greater sense of independence.

Joseph Lewis – St Just

With the help of the Pirate Trust, Joseph was able to purchase a £900 AppleMac Book Pro 13” laptop computer to help him follow his interest in photography.

Ruby Sanders – Gulval

A donation of £750 was given by the pirate Trust for Ruby who needs 24 hour supervision through disability to have sensory stimulation play equipment.

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