The Beach wheelchair project.
This began as a simple conversation between several families on how much they had enjoyed going to the beach when there children were young. As the children became older it became impossible to carry them on to the beach. The power chairs just wouldn’t move in the sand and often became stuck.

We decided to search for some suitable beach wheelchairs and on one wet day in April 2006 we tried out several chairs. The young people loved the chairs, so as parents we were committed to make their dream of going to the beach a reality.

The Plymouth Magazine championed our cause and ran several articles on our appeal for funds. Many people gave to our appeal including a team from the Red Rocket Graphics company who raised money from running in the Great West Run.

The young people in our group also wanted to be part of the project and were successful in their application to the Youth Capital Fund administered by Plymouth City Council Youth Service. We were now able to buy 3 beach wheelchairs and a storage shed.

We also had some very exciting news from the Beckham Trust who generously agreed to fund a power all terrain beach wheelchair. This extra chair will give us a selection of wheelchairs to suit most young disabled people and will allow several families to go to the beach together.

Some very kind friends helped to erect the storage shed and everything is now in place for our families to enjoy summer days on the beach. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible