• About the Charity

Foundation

Monkton Bluefriars Boat Club was founded in 1964 to encourage old boys of Monkton Combe School Boat Club to meet socially and in boats. There was a token membership fee which covered a few expenses.
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In the 1970s recent leavers who had rowed at school were encouraged to join Bluefriars and support it with annual donations. Many of these leavers gave between two and ten pounds a year to support their successors who were still rowing at school. As these donors now have greater disposable income, many are happy to give more. In 1995 it was decided to set up the Monkton Bluefriars Charitable Trust to encourage more people to give, using the tax benefits of a charity. so that more help could be given to young rowers. At the same time Bluefriars widened its purpose to include support of students rowing in other clubs as well as Monktonians.

Purpose of the Charity

The following two paragraphs are taken directly from the Charity’s Trust Deed;

  • The promoting of the physical education and development of the pupils and former pupils of Monkton Combe School, by encouraging and facilitating the sport of rowing through the provision of facilities, equipment and financial support, including sponsorship of individuals or crews training for and participating in competitive events where such individuals or crews represent the School or Monkton Bluefriars Boat Club.
  • The promoting of the physical education and development of students of such other educational establishments as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine, by encouraging and facilitating the sport of rowing through the provision of facilities, equipment and financial support, including sponsorship of individuals or crews training for and participating in competitive events.

Charity Details

The Monkton Bluefriars Charitable Trust is registered with the Charity Commission, registered number 1057332.

The Charity’s Management & Officers

Chariman: leads trustee meetings to uphold the rules and goals of the charity

Treasurer: financial oversight, planning and reporting

Secretary: organise trustee meetings, take minutes and maintaining the charity’s records

Events manager: coordinate all aspects of our regular events, excluding the MBSBH

MBSBH Race Secretary: oversee all aspects of the race, including recruiting the personnel manager

MBSBH Personnel Manager: recruit and coordinate all of the MBSBH volunteers