Sponsorship

Oxford Trust

Posted on Jul 30, 2012 in Sponsorship | Comments Off

Oxford Trust are regular supporters of youngsters to assist them to access our youth development voyages as one of their key objectives is to make a difference to youngsters’ lives.

Kororareka Charitable Trust sponsorship

Posted on Jun 25, 2012 in Sponsorship | Comments Off

The Russell Masonic Lodge, through the Kororareka Charitable Trust, is pleased to offer Sponsored Voyages for up to 5 students for Spring 2012. The places will be made available on either the September or October voyages which will entail a 7-day voyage on the R Tucker Thompson for a course in Leadership, Teamwork, Confidence and Seamanship.

If you reside in the Russell, Opua, Waikare or Eastern Bay of Islands/Rawhiti locale, are aged between 13 – 18 years of age, have goals and aspirations and particularly if you have achieved in some way through sport, education, music, community service, work etc, particularly if your socio-economic circumstances made this difficult for you, we would love to hear from you.

In the first instance, please contact the Secretary, Kororareka Masonic Lodge, Box 228, Russell, with your name, date of birth, address and a brief explanation of your background, parental situation, adversities, achievements, goals, objectives and why you think you should be chosen for such a voyage. An application form is provided to assist you below.

 Please note: Applications will close on 15th July and some placements have already been made so please apply early!

Youth at Risk

Posted on May 21, 2012 in Sponsorship | Comments Off

The R. Tucker Thompson is an accredited service provider for New Zealand’s Children,Youth and Families Service (CYFS). For the past 14 years, we have been providing seven-day sail training voyages for young people identified as being at risk.

If you are an organisation that is funded and accredited by CYFS, works closely with young people or consider that you can refer young people who are at risk of poor life outcomes, whether this be low educational achievement, poor social skills or general life outcomes, then please contact us to see if our funding can be applied.

To register for a voyage, please complete our Youth Referral form  and return to us.

Northport Ltd

Posted on Apr 3, 2012 in Sponsorship | Comments Off

We are delighted to announce that Northport are sponsoring a voyage for young people who live in the area associated with the Port operations. A highlight of this voyage will be a visit to the port for a behind the scenes look at what goes on.

To be eligible for the voyage, youngsters must be living in either the Ruakaka, One Tree Point or Whangarei Heads area.

To be accepted for the voyage applicants must find the flowing information from the Northport website

• List the five key Marine Operations of Northport
• Name some of the community groups that benefit from Northport’s commitment to “working with the community”
• List 4 of the 7 environmental activities monitored by Northport in “protecting our Environment”.
• List 5 service providers who benefit and contribute to the Port and its many customers.

Each student must also submit an item “What Northport means to me” this may be a poem, drawing, essay or any other suitable presentation.

Click here to download Northport Voyage application form.

We would like to thank Northport very their sponsorship.

Duke of Edinburgh voyages

Posted on Dec 21, 2011 in Sponsorship | Comments Off

The Wairahi Trust has generously agreed to sponsor a voyage for Northland students undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Awards.

Places on this voyage are open to anyone wishing to undertake their Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey (Bronze) or Residential Project (Gold).

This voyage will be held in the October school holidays and a total of 10 places are available for this sponsorship. Other Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Awards participants are also welcome to undertake a youth development voyage on board the R.Tucker Thompson but this will be at the normal charges.

Please contact youth@tucker.co.nz to register your interest.

Far North Holdings

Posted on May 21, 2011 in Sponsorship | Comments Off

Far North Holdings have been regular supporters of our youth development voyages, specifically assisting youngsters that live in the Far North District.

With responsibility for majority of the District’s maritime assets, including Opua Marina and Ashby’s Boatyard they play a significant role in the maritime industry and our marine environment. This includes support of the R.Tucker Thompson’s youth programme based in Far North Holdings area of operation.

Far North Holdings’ sponsorship is targeted for youngsters at schools in the Far North District that demonstrate leadershipship potential that would otherwise not be able to afford the cost of the voyage.

For more information on voyage dates, including an application form, please contact youth@tucker.co.nz.

We would like to thank Far North Holdings for their support.