My charity project needs help

Spongie · 30 April 2015, 23:16

Hello folks,

Im from a lowestoft based organisation using a ex RNLI all weather lifeboat built in the town as a youth training vessel. We've recently had a very generous donation which has enabled us to purchase the boat. However we still need to do a number of refit jobs and buy equipment for the trainees use. I wonder if I could ask the members of rib net to show you're supporting us by voting on the Aviva community fund pages, this could help us get £25,000 for our refit.

Thank you.

Scott

https://t.co/RX6zOcZtRi

biffer · 01 May 2015, 07:06

I'm not sure how much help you'll get from us. We are still recovering from our Macmillan build which was funded by the Ribnet members and friends. You haven't mentioned what will happen to the boat afterwards. Is this a charity project?

biffer · 01 May 2015, 07:11

I got your link to load up. I now understand. Good luck. Lots of work

John Kennett · 01 May 2015, 07:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by biffer

I'm not sure how much help you'll get from us. We are still recovering from our Macmillan build which was funded by the Ribnet members and friends. You haven't mentioned what will happen to the boat afterwards. Is this a charity project?

I think there's probably a clue in the thread title.

All he's asking is for a couple of mouse clicks. I think most of us can manage that without too much bother!

kerny · 01 May 2015, 07:14

I can't get the link to load up.......

biffer · 01 May 2015, 07:15

Yes got that eventually JK. Link wouldn't load up. Already done on my part now

Spongie · 01 May 2015, 07:16

https://community-fund.aviva.co.uk/v...ject/View/3610

Try this one. Further details on our website www.50001.org.uk

Don't worry I'm not here to ask members for money, just like John says a few mouse clicks is all we need

Thanks

biffer · 01 May 2015, 07:41

Got that. You might even get some of the RIBnet guys from your area giving a hand if you want it. There are a lot of talented trade people on here

Spongie · 01 May 2015, 07:42

Any practical help appreciated!

John Kennett · 01 May 2015, 07:46

I've manged to register, but not voted yet. I think Aviva must be on a dial up connection, but I'll try again later!

Spongie · 01 May 2015, 07:52

I think they may be now making the changes to allow you to vote as voting opens/opened today

Nos4r2 · 01 May 2015, 09:30

It's not working for me either. I'll check in and do it later on though once Aviva sort it out

Spongie · 01 May 2015, 09:31

May need to wait until later today

Spongie · 01 May 2015, 10:03

This is her by the way!!!

Spongie · 01 May 2015, 18:50

Website is live again now folks please help voting for us

biffer · 01 May 2015, 19:04

As promised I've done it, hope this site I've registered on isn't one of these sites that sell all your details

Sent by mobile thingy

Spongie · 01 May 2015, 21:14

Thanks biffer

Seaflyer02 · 01 May 2015, 21:33

Ten votes done!

Nos4r2 · 01 May 2015, 22:49

and another 10 done

Fenlander · 01 May 2015, 23:52

I've added another 10... not just because "someone on a forum" asked but I was lucky by the time I was 12 to have sailed on craft from a 10ft dinghy on the river to crossing the channel as "junior crew" on a traditional motor sailer slightly larger than the project lifeboat.

Boating is a unique and special experience so would be a real thrill for those able to participate in Lifeboat Trust events.

Sounds a bit cheesy... but true.