For 2025 we are delighted support Olivia Inspires

ENABLING THE SPIRIT OF OLIVIA BURT TO LIVE ON

Olivia Inspires has been born out of tragedy. On 7th February 2018 Oliva died tragically in Durham where she was a first-year student studying Natural Sciences.

Only 20 years old, Olivia was a gifted and beautiful young woman who inspired others.

She was just embarking on a journey that would have doubtless seen her leaving a lasting mark on our world.

But more than this, everyone who new Olivia remembers her smile and her kindness, and how she would go out of her way to help other people.

Olivia has been taken from us, but Olivia Inspires aims to allow her spirit to live on by helping young people in the New Forest to realise their potential.

WHAT OLIVIA INSPIRES DOES

Olivia Inspires will assist children and young people aged 11-18 years old, whose families live in the New Forest and are facing financial hardship.

We will do this by making grants of money, normally no more than £500 to provide items or services to achieve their potential in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), the arts and sport.

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The Fisherman’s Mission

The Fishermen’s Mission is the only national charity that works solely to support fishermen and their families. We understand the life behind fishing and what it means to be a fisherman. We support active and former fishermen, sea-going staff working the in the UK aquaculture industry, and migrant fishermen working on UK vessels.

Our team provide a 24-hour emergency response to any fishing vessel working in UK waters, assisting with injury, or loss at sea. Fishing remains one of the most dangerous peacetime occupations.

Through our dedicated port staff, we work collaboratively within communities to ensure support is universal, comforting and a relief to many.  Through our grants, listening and signposting, we can provide families with uncertain futures, peace of mind. Times are harder, tragedy is a daily threat, and harsh extreme fishing conditions are expected.

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