The Belle Founder Rows the Thames For Charity
July 8th - 12th
We are rowing the Worshipful Company of Founders’ Thames Cutter 120 miles, the length of the Thames from Lechlade to London.
The Belle Founder is a six-oar boat in which we also regularly compete in races and events organised by the Thames Traditional Rowing Association.
We are rowing in aid of the Founders’ Charities which support numerous good causes. The Charities are a major pillar of the work of the Worshipful Company of Founders.
The focus of our fundraising for this row is financially supporting undergraduate students in material sciences and engineering.
Our charities predominantly focus on supporting young people as individuals to achieve their potential.
A Founders’ Bursary Winner presenting her Undergraduate research at Founders’ Hall
We have a live tracker app that will enable you to see precisely where we are, leave messages for the crew and view pictures that we take on the way.
We are having a bring your own Picnic on Sunday Lunch time at Abingdon Lock, we will be delighted if you can join us. I apologise that we could not find a riverside pub at the right distance from the start and finish.
It will also be appreciated if you can greet us at Richmond.
Day 1-Saturday 8th
Lechlade to Oxford 29 miles
Belle Founder departs the marina at 9.00am.
We will moor in Oxford down the river of Folly Bridge on right hand side of the bank
Day 2-Sunday 9th
Oxford to Shillingford Bridge 19 miles
Lunch at Abingdon Lock, OX13 5JW, ///what3words: paints.pose.bother, with bring your own picnic for all Founders and friends.
We aim to arrive at the Lock at 12 noon.
Check the app to see our progress to the lock and our likely arrival time.
Mooring on Shillingford Bridge
Day 3-Monday 10th
Shillingford to Reading 20 miles
Mooring on Caversham Bridge
Day 4-Tuesday 11th
Reading to Windsor 29 miles (Henley 15 miles)
Mooring either by South Field on north bank or by Windsor Bridge south side.
Day 5-Wednesday 12th
Windsor to Richmond 28 miles
Arriving about 18.00-18.30 (check the app as our estimated time of arrival may vary).
How to donate to the Fundraiser:
To donate please make a one off BACS payment to the Warner Fund with the reference ‘Thames’, using the details below:
Worshipful Company of Founders
Sort Code: 40-05-03
Account Number: 71297554
Supporting education and research in the material sciences and related fields in engineering.
We would greatly appreciate you filling in the Gift Aid form below (if you are eligible).
