We will update this page as the project evolves. We'd like to thank the following organisations for their support and funding so far:
- North Yorkshire Council:
Scarborough and Whitby Area Committee for the feasibility study which was finalised in 2025.
Stronger Communities Inspire grant funding for start up and community engagement.
- Coast and Vale Community Action (CaVCa) for their ongoing support, encouragement and advice.
- Sea Grown for their interest in our project and conversations about how we can support biodiversity and sustainability.
- Studio Octopi for their design and architecture advice.
- The Kagyu Samye Dzong Buddhist centre in Scarborough for use of their lounge area for our first and second project group meetings.
- Voice Online Communities for hosting our website.
- The Outdoor Partnership North Yorkshire Coast, particularly Sam Allum for his open advice and for being a ‘critical friend’.
- Swim the Wight / Isle of Wight Sea Pool, particularly Sue Barker for her infectious enthusiasm, energy and advice.
- Bude Sea Pool for their open friendly advice and time to talk to Lizzie and Kate S when they visited Cornwall and swam there.