UKSA has had another impactful year, empowering thousands of children and young people to develop vital life skills and explore pathways to careers in the maritime industry. Through innovative programmes like the Leave No Child Behind Fund and the Sea.Change Foundation Programme providing transformative residential trips, UKSA is breaking barriers for disadvantaged young people, helping them achieve their full potential. In 2024, UKSA welcomed over 5,000 children and young people, including 653 beneficiaries supported through the Leave No Child Behind Fund. Beneficiaries reported remarkable growth in confidence, resilience, and teamwork – qualities that will shape their future success. With initiatives like the Sea.Change Foundation Programme, UKSA provides a steppingstone into maritime careers. Tailored funding ensures that financial barriers do not stand in the way of ambition, enabling students from diverse backgrounds to train and thrive together.
As UKSA looks ahead, the charity is expanding its reach with ambitious goals for 2025, including the regeneration of its Cowes campus and the launch of a secondary site at Victoria Barracks in East Cowes. These developments will ensure even more young people can access UKSA’s life-changing programmes in a safe and inclusive environment.