LOPC Kayak Launch Appeal

Funded on
21 Mar 2019

We need to reconstruct the kayak launch at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre before it collapses, enabling safer and easier access for both able-bodied and disabled users to enjoy paddle sports.

£32,833 Raised of £32,679

92 Backers

100%

Updates

LOPC Kayak Launch Appeal published their Delivery Report!1 week ago

73 Donations worth £1,6807 years ago

80 backers!

80 people have backed LOPC Kayak Launch Appeal!7 years ago

Whoop, 80 people have pledged since fundraising began!

9 people liked LOPC Kayak Launch Appeal7 years ago

LOPC Kayak Launch Appeal hit its fundraising target!7 years ago

Brilliant news, thanks everyone!

City Mayor's Community Engagement Fund pledged £1,2507 years ago

7 years ago We've hit our target

96% - WOW Thank you7 years ago

Massive thank you to ALL who have donated to the LOPC Kayak Launch Appeal. We have, as of today, reached 96% of our target, meaning we have over £31,400 towards our target. With 13 days until the deadline I am now confident we will be able to go ahead with the project. Greater access for ALL abilities to Paddle-sport Activities on the River Soar :-)

LOPC Kayak Launch Appeal has reached 90% of its target!7 years ago

70 backers!

70 people have backed LOPC Kayak Launch Appeal!7 years ago

Whoop, 70 people have pledged since fundraising began!

http://www.lopc.co.uk

Formerly part of Leicester County Council's Outdoor Education provision, the Centre was closed down over 21 years ago. A group of enthusiasts clubbed together to get the Centre re-open & this year (2018) the Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre (LOPC) celebrates 21 years as an Independent Charity.

Set in 15 Acres of land on the edge of Leicester City Centre, the LOPC is a community hub, inviting huge numbers of participants to the centre; last year over 30,000 people visited to take part in activities at the LOPC. The wide range of both indoor and outdoor activities include: Archery, Rifle-shooting, Bushcraft activities, High Ropes Activities such as Climbing, Abseiling, Leap of Faith & Zip-wire as well as a variety of Paddle-sports.

Our Paddle-sports are very popular, running 52 weeks of the year. Instructors take a wide age range (from +5 years old and recently a 78 year old) and mix of capability out in Canoes, Kayaks, Bell-boats, Kata-Kanu’s or Stand-up Paddle-boards on their 1^st ever experience or support them all the way through British Canoeing Coaching Awards.

The kayak launching area has become undercut by the river and is difficult or even dangerous at times to operate in the variety of weather / river conditions we experience. We are in need of funding to redevelop the launch area: stabilising the riverbank, increase the size of the launch area, making access on and off of the water easier & safer. This will also open up the opportunity for supporting more disability groups to participate.

Project Owner: Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre (LOPC) The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.