Welcome
In 2024/25, Fulham Reach Boat Club continued to demonstrate the power of sport to drive positive social change — improving health, inclusion, and environmental stewardship for close to 2,000 participants through the joy of teamwork on the Thames.
Year in Reflection
This year saw continued growth across our youth, prison, and environmental programmes, alongside the successful launch of a new adaptive rowing offer for people with disabilities. Hosting the Youth Boat Race was a particular highlight for our team and the young school rowers involved.
Thank you
Our impact is made possible by the exceptional contribution of our staff, coaches, members, volunteers, funders, and trustees. Their generosity and commitment enable us to keep transforming lives.
Delia Parry
Chair
Adam Freeman-Pask
CEO
A year of Growth and Inclusion.
“I never thought I’d belong on the river… now it feels like home.” – FRBC participant
Behind every rowing experience lies a story of confidence, connection, and change.
This year we supported:
Close to
2,000
Participants
826
Students from 10 state schools
184
Serving or released prisoners
Rowers with disabilities
11
14
River clean-up sessions
Helped by nearly
500
volunteers
Rowing as a force for good – empowering and connecting.
At the heart of our work is support for young people aged 13–18 from state schools, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our programmes focus on widening access to rowing and watersports through partnerships with state schools, bursaries for our Youth Squads, and Free Watersports Weeks during the school holidays for young people eligible for Free School Meals.
Our impact
improved their mental wellbeing
85%
felt more connected with nature
85%
89%
improved their team working skills
40%
increase in participants who considered themselves active
83%
felt more confident
Impact outcomes:
826 students representing10 state schools
Nearly 600 rowing sessions
67% of students identified as female
70% of partner schools arelocated in areas ranked 1–4 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation
“Rowing at Fulham Reach Boat Club has been transformational for our students. We’ve seen improvements in attendance, confidence and teamwork, particularly among young people who don’t usually engage in sport. Being trusted on the river, working as a crew, and achieving something challenging together has hada real impact in the classroom as well as beyond it.”
Nicholas Pritchard, School Teacher, Kensington Aldridge Academy
The Youth Boat Race: Tradition Meets Inclusion
64 students from 10 schools raced on the Boat Race course
“An amazing experience filled with music and laughter.”
— Sofia, 16
Featured on BBC coverage 28 million viewers
Speeches by:
Mayor Patricia Quigley, Erin Kennedy OBE
Olt: from Youth Bursary to FRBC Coach
FWW blends multi sports, fun, food, friendships and connection. Supported by 15 young volunteers and local partners including RNLI, Queen’s Club Foundation, London Sports Trust, MIND, and St John’s Ambulance. Meals and allergy support increased inclusion, while varied activities encouraged broad participation.
Key impact:
85 young people took part in 3017 hours of activity across 4 weeks in the school holidays, supporting...
16%
with Special Educational Needs
Over
female participation
50%
from diverse backgrounds
80%
A 20% increase in participation from last year.
Accessible rowing is a new and exciting area for Fulham Reach Boat Club, reflecting our ambition to make rowing accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Through our first dedicated programme, Row the Rhythm, we welcomed 10 blind and visually impaired participants between February and June 2025 and in addition have also supported one wheelchair user since April on an ongoing basis.
Sessions were delivered by FRBC coaches and volunteers trained to support visually impaired and disabled athletes. Adaptations included tactile markings on blades, clear verbal communication and structured routines to promote safety and independence. Small group sizes and consistent volunteer teams built trust and familiarity, creating a genuinely inclusive and enjoyable environment for everyone.
“Here I don’t have to hide my disability; I can just be myself.”
“Life-changing – something I never thought I’d be able to do.”
“Volunteers made me feel expected, welcomed and valued.”
Row the Rhythm has created a replicable model for inclusive sport that can inspire other clubs nationwide
Adaptive rowing is now a core growth area for FRBC, with plans to expand to year-round delivery
Participants cited improved health, confidence and social connection - not just exercise but also empowerment, belonging and community.
Our 'Boats not Bars’ programme uses rowing to support people in prison and post-release to build discipline, confidence and positive routines. Our courses include psychology workshops and community events that connect participants with FRBC members, enabling post-release support through mentoring, CV-building, job or housing introductions, and direct involvement in rowing or coaching development at FRBC.
Our impact
“I loved this course…it opened my eyes on what I can achieve and taught me to control my emotions. It also showed me there are people out there who want the best for us”.
"FRBC gave me a 1 day a week apprenticeship when I left prison, and that 1 day helped me prove my skills & discipline to other employers and gradually change my life."
At FRBC, we believe that “the health of our space is the place for our health”. By making rowing more sustainable - from clean energy to clean water - we show how grassroots sport can lead on climate action and community wellbeing. We partner with schools, local businesses and environmental organisations to integrate climate learning into youth rowing, and to influence river users towards cleaner practices.
Our impact
“Before this, I’d never thought about where litter ends up. Now I see the river as alive—and ours to look after.”
Changing Lives Through Rowing
Thank you to everyone who helped to create this impact.
2024
2025
To change lives through the power of sport and to become a friend of FRBC click here
DONATE TODAY
Fulham Reach Boat Club is a registered charity committed to widening access to rowing, supporting youth development, reducing reoffending, and protecting the River Thames through community action.Registered charity no: 1161813.
Email: info@fulhamreachboatclub.comTelephone: 020 3356 7154www.fulhamreachboatclub.comFollow us
Design by GoodthingThis impact report was designed and developed by Goodthing, a brand and communications practice working with purpose-led organisations.
ww.goodthi.ngImpact Report 24/25
Welcome
In 2024/25, Fulham Reach Boat Club continued to demonstrate the power of sport to drive positive social change — improving health, inclusion, and environmental stewardship for close to 2,000 participants through the joy of teamwork on the Thames.
Year in Reflection
This year saw continued growth across our youth, prison, and environmental programmes, alongside the successful launch of a new adaptive rowing offer for people with disabilities. Hosting the Youth Boat Race was a particular highlight for our team and the young school rowers involved.
Thank you
Our impact is made possible by the exceptional contribution of our staff, coaches, members, volunteers, funders, and trustees. Their generosity and commitment enable us to keep transforming lives.
Delia Parry
Chair
Adam Freeman-Pask
CEO
“I never thought I’d belong on the river… now it feels like home.” – FRBC participant
Behind every rowing experience lies a story of confidence, connection, and change.
This year we supported:
Close to
2,000
Participants
826
Students from 10 state schools
184
Serving or released prisoners
Rowers with disabilities
11
14
River clean-up sessions
Helped by nearly
500
volunteers
Rowing as a force for good – empowering and connecting.
At the heart of our work is support for young people aged 13–18 from state schools, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our programmes focus on widening access to rowing and watersports through partnerships with state schools, bursaries for our Youth Squads, and Free Watersports Weeks during the school holidays for young people eligible for Free School Meals.
Our impact
improved their mental wellbeing
85%
felt more connected with nature
85%
89%
improved their team working skills
40%
increase in participants who considered themselves active
83%
felt more confident
Impact outcomes:
826 students representing 10 state schools
Nearly 600 rowing sessions
67% of students identified as female
70% of partner schools are located in areas ranked 1–4 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation
“Rowing at Fulham Reach Boat Club has been transformational for our students. We’ve seen improvements in attendance, confidence and teamwork, particularly among young people who don’t usually engage in sport. Being trusted on the river, working as a crew, and achieving something challenging together has hada real impact in the classroom as well as beyond it.”
Nicholas Pritchard, School Teacher, Kensington Aldridge Academy
The Youth Boat Race: Tradition Meets Inclusion
64 students from 10 schools raced on the Boat Race course
“An amazing experience filled with music and laughter.”
— Sofia, 16
Featured on BBC coverage 28 million viewers
Speeches by:
Mayor Patricia Quigley Erin Kennedy OBE
Olt: from Youth Bursary to FRBC Coach
FWW blends multi sports, fun, food, friendships and connection. Supported by 15 young volunteers and local partners including RNLI, Queen’s Club Foundation, London Sports Trust, MIND, and St John’s Ambulance. Meals and allergy support increased inclusion, while varied activities encouraged broad participation.
Key impact:
85 young people took part in 3017 hours of activity across 4 weeks in the school holidays, supporting...
with Special
Educational
Needs
16%
Over
female participation
50%
from diverse backgrounds
80%
A 20% increase in participation from last year.
Accessible rowing is a new and exciting area for Fulham Reach Boat Club, reflecting our ambition to make rowing accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Through our first dedicated programme, Row the Rhythm, we welcomed 10 blind and visually impaired participants between February and June 2025 and in addition have also supported one wheelchair user since April on an ongoing basis.
Sessions were delivered by FRBC coaches and volunteers trained to support visually impaired and disabled athletes. Adaptations included tactile markings on blades, clear verbal communication and structured routines to promote safety and independence. Small group sizes and consistent volunteer teams built trust and familiarity, creating a genuinely inclusive and enjoyable environment for everyone.
“Here I don’t have to hide my disability; I can just be myself.”
“Life-changing – something I never thought I’d be able to do.”
“Volunteers made me feel expected, welcomed and valued.”
Row the Rhythm has created a replicable model for inclusive sport that can inspire other clubs nationwide
Adaptive rowing is now a core growth area for FRBC, with plans to expand to year-round delivery
Participants cited improved health, confidence and social connection - not just exercise but also empowerment, belonging and community.
Our 'Boats not Bars’ programme uses rowing to support people in prison and post-release to build discipline, confidence and positive routines. Our courses include psychology workshops and community events that connect participants with FRBC members, enabling post-release support through mentoring, CV-building, job or housing introductions, and direct involvement in rowing or coaching development at FRBC.
Our impact
“I loved this course…it opened my eyes on what I can achieve and taught me to control my emotions. It also showed me there are people out there who want the best for us”.
"FRBC gave me a 1 day a week apprenticeship when I left prison, and that 1 day helped me prove my skills & discipline to other employers and gradually change my life."
At FRBC, we believe that “the health of our space is the place for our health”. By making rowing more sustainable - from clean energy to clean water - we show how grassroots sport can lead on climate action and community wellbeing. We partner with schools, local businesses and environmental organisations to integrate climate learning into youth rowing, and to influence river users towards cleaner practices.
Our impact
“Before this, I’d never thought about where litter ends up. Now I see the river as alive—and ours to look after.”
Changing Lives Through Rowing
Thank you to everyone who helped to create this impact.
2024
2025
To change lives through the power of sport and to become a friend of FRBC click here
DONATE TODAY
Fulham Reach Boat Club is a registered charity committed to widening access to rowing, supporting youth development, reducing reoffending, and protecting the River Thames through community action.Registered charity no: 1161813.
Email: info@fulhamreachboatclub.comTelephone: 020 3356 7154www.fulhamreachboatclub.comFollow us
Design by GoodthingThis impact report was designed and developed by Goodthing, a brand and communications practice working with purpose-led organisations.
ww.goodthi.ngImpact Report 24/25
Welcome
In 2024/25, Fulham Reach Boat Club continued to demonstrate the power of sport to drive positive social change — improving health, inclusion, and environmental stewardship for close to 2,000 participants through the joy of teamwork on the Thames.
Year in Reflection
This year saw continued growth across our youth, prison, and environmental programmes, alongside the successful launch of a new adaptive rowing offer for people with disabilities. Hosting the Youth Boat Race was a particular highlight for our team and the young school rowers involved.
Thank you
Our impact is made possible by the exceptional contribution of our staff, coaches, members, volunteers, funders, and trustees. Their generosity and commitment enable us to keep transforming lives.
Delia Parry
Chair
Adam Freeman-Pask
CEO
A year of Growth and Inclusion.
“I never thought I’d belong on the river… now it feels like home.” – FRBC participant
Behind every rowing experience lies a story of confidence, connection, and change.
This year we supported:
Close to
2,000
Participants
826
Students from 10 state schools
184
Serving or released prisoners
Rowers with disabilities
11
14
River clean-up sessions
Helped by nearly
500
volunteers
Rowing as a force for good – empowering and connecting.
At the heart of our work is support for young people aged 13–18 from state schools, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our programmes focus on widening access to rowing and watersports through partnerships with state schools, bursaries for our Youth Squads, and Free Watersports Weeks during the school holidays for young people eligible for Free School Meals.
Our impact
improved their mental wellbeing
85%
felt more connected with nature
85%
89%
improved their team working skills
40%
increase in participants who considered themselves active
83%
felt more confident
Overcoming adversity and building skills that last
Impact outcomes:
826 students representing10 state schools
Nearly 600 rowing sessions
67% of students identified as female
70% of partner schools arelocated in areas ranked 1–4 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation
“Rowing at Fulham Reach Boat Club has been transformational for our students. We’ve seen improvements in attendance, confidence and teamwork, particularly among young people who don’t usually engage in sport. Being trusted on the river, working as a crew, and achieving something challenging together has hada real impact in the classroom as well as beyond it.”
Nicholas Pritchard, School Teacher, Kensington Aldridge Academy
The Youth Boat Race: Tradition Meets Inclusion
64 students from 10 schools raced on the Boat Race course
“An amazing experience filled with music and laughter.”
— Sofia, 16
Featured on BBC coverage 28 million viewers
Speeches by:
Mayor Patricia Quigley Erin Kennedy OBE
Olt: from Youth Bursary to FRBC Coach
FWW blends multi sports, fun, food, friendships and connection. Supported by 15 young volunteers and local partners including RNLI, Queen’s Club Foundation, London Sports Trust, MIND, and St John’s Ambulance. Meals and allergy support increased inclusion, while varied activities encouraged broad participation.
Key impact:
85 young people took part in 3017 hours of activity across 4 weeks in the school holidays, supporting...
16%
with Special Educational Needs
Over
female participation
50%
from diverse backgrounds
80%
A 20% increase in participation from last year.
Accessible rowing is a new and exciting area for Fulham Reach Boat Club, reflecting our ambition to make rowing accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Through our first dedicated programme, Row the Rhythm, we welcomed 10 blind and visually impaired participants between February and June 2025 and in addition have also supported one wheelchair user since April on an ongoing basis.
Sessions were delivered by FRBC coaches and volunteers trained to support visually impaired and disabled athletes. Adaptations included tactile markings on blades, clear verbal communication and structured routines to promote safety and independence. Small group sizes and consistent volunteer teams built trust and familiarity, creating a genuinely inclusive and enjoyable environment for everyone.
“Here I don’t have to hide my disability; I can just be myself.”
“Life-changing – something I never thought I’d be able to do.”
“Volunteers made me feel expected, welcomed and valued.”
Row the Rhythm has created a replicable model for inclusive sport that can inspire other clubs nationwide
Adaptive rowing is now a core growth area for FRBC, with plans to expand to year-round delivery
Participants cited improved health, confidence and social connection - not just exercise but also empowerment, belonging and community.
Our 'Boats not Bars’ programme uses rowing to support people in prison and post-release to build discipline, confidence and positive routines. Our courses include psychology workshops and community events that connect participants with FRBC members, enabling post-release support through mentoring, CV-building, job or housing introductions, and direct involvement in rowing or coaching development at FRBC.
Our impact
“I loved this course…it opened my eyes on what I can achieve and taught me to control my emotions. It also showed me there are people out there who want the best for us”.
"FRBC gave me a 1 day a week apprenticeship when I left prison, and that 1 day helped me prove my skills & discipline to other employers and gradually change my life."
At FRBC, we believe that “the health of our space is the place for our health”. By making rowing more sustainable - from clean energy to clean water - we show how grassroots sport can lead on climate action and community wellbeing. We partner with schools, local businesses and environmental organisations to integrate climate learning into youth rowing, and to influence river users towards cleaner practices.
Our impact
“Before this, I’d never thought about where litter ends up. Now I see the river as alive—and ours to look after.”
Changing Lives Through Rowing
Thank you to everyone who helped to create this impact.
2024
2025
To change lives through the power of sport and to become a friend of FRBC click here
DONATE TODAY
Fulham Reach Boat Club is a registered charity committed to widening access to rowing, supporting youth development, reducing reoffending, and protecting the River Thames through community action.Registered charity no: 1161813.
Email: info@fulhamreachboatclub.comTelephone: 020 3356 7154www.fulhamreachboatclub.comFollow us
Design by GoodthingThis impact report was designed and developed by Goodthing, a brand and communications practice working with purpose-led organisations.
ww.goodthi.ngImpact Report 24/25
