Longridge is an outdoor activity centre which provides activities that encourage young people from all walks of life and of all abilities to develop water skills as well as leadership, self-discipline, confidence and respect for themselves and others.
We recently bought the freehold of the site, to save the site from being gobbled up by developers. To achieve this we raised some funds through fundraising but also borrowed £800,000 through a commercial loan. We are now faced with the challenge of paying down the bank borrowings and improving our very tired buildings whilst retaining the charm of this unique riverside site.
A Unique facility which changes lives
Idyllically situated on the banks of the Thames near Marlow. Longridge is the only facility of its kind in the South East of England that allows young people to enjoy - in a controlled and safe environment - a variety of watercraft, from gigs to canoes.
In 2007 we had 28,000 annual users. Your support would help increase this number by 2010 to 80,000.
Over our 50 year history, Longridge has introduced hundreds of thousands of young people to the pleasure of boating. Many of these young people have gone on to become prominent sports persons, winning international medals.
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The promoter of this Unity Lottery is Amanda Foister, Longridge, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RE
This Lottery is registered with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Registration Number 08/70112/GAMBL