The Nonesuch Rowing Foundation is a UK-registered independent charity which supports participation in rowing for students at the University of Bristol and Bristol’s community.

How We Make Our Impact

Since 2014, our supporters have provided UBBC with…

  • One way the Nonesuch Rowing Foundation widens access to and encourages participation in rowing is by offering individual grants to students at the University of Bristol and members of Bristol’s community. These grants are intended for those who would otherwise not be able to participate in rowing due to financial constraints. 

    The types of activities that these funds are intended for include, but are not limited to; training camp costs, transport/accommodation/race fees, and essential club racing kit.

    For more information on applying for a Nonesuch Rowing Foundation Individual Grant, visit this page.

  • A large and modern fleet of boats is essential to maximise participation in rowing. The Nonesuch Rowing Foundation provides club grants to the University of Bristol Boat Club (UBBC) for the purchase of boats and equipment which will be available for use by students at the University of Bristol and members of Bristol’s community.

    Since 2015 our supporters have generously donated over £122,000 worth of equipment to allow hundreds of students to row at Bristol.

    The types of equipment that these funds are intended for include, but are not limited to; rowing boats, oars, and their accessories necessary for rowing, safety launches, other safety equipment, and vehicles for transport to training and events.

Our Latest Annual Report

Our Fundraising Strategy

We’ve set ourselves an ambitious goal to raise £30,000 a year in regular donations by the end of 2025.

Our Goals:

Support Us

Anyone can support the Nonesuch Rowing Foundation by making either a single or recurring donation through our online donation pages.

Make a one-off donation to a specific fundraising campaign.

Join over 150 regular donors helping to provide continuous support to future generations of Bristol’s rowers.

For supporters considering making a large contribution to the Nonesuch Rowing Foundation, the outright purchase of a new boat is a great way to make a large and long- lasting impact on rowing at Bristol.

By pledging a gift to the charity in your will, you can contribute a truly meaningful and lasting legacy that will improve the lives of future generations of athletes.

Efficient Giving

  • All donations made by UK taxpayers with an accompanying Gift Aid declaration are eligible for Gift Aid, boosting your donation by 25p for every £1 donated. Additionally donations made by UK higher rate and additional rate taxpayers are eligible for tax repayments.

    Donors are able to complete a Gift Aid Declaration at this page.

  • The Nonesuch Rowing Foundation is eligible for Employer Gift Matching and Payroll Giving schemes offered by many larger companies.

    These schemes will differ for each company but provide the opportunity to make donations pre-tax and will often result in an employer matching a percentage (often pound-for-pound) of a donation at no extra cost to the donor. Speak to your HR or Payroll Giving department to find out more.

  • Legacy gifts can leave a significant and long-lasting impact on rowing at Bristol. Legacy gifts left to charity are exempt from inheritance tax. Additionally, leaving 10% or more of your net estate to charity reduces your overall rate of inheritance tax (discounted from 40% to 36%).

    To discuss the option to leave a legacy gift to the Nonesuch Rowing Foundation in your will, please consult your solicitor and get in contact using the form below.