Fundraising and Future Projects

Helping Trent Rowing Club grow within the Burton on Trent sporting community

Blades, Boathouse, Belonging- Support Youth Rowing at Trent

Rowing is often seen as a sport reserved for the elite, but Trent Rowing Club has always stood for something different.

For over 160 years, we've challenged the idea that rowing belongs only to private schools or those who can afford expensive memberships. We're here to prove that talent, dedication, and teamwork matter more than background.

Through fundraising we are asking for your help to:

  • Replace dangerously outdated boats and blades

  • Finish construction of our new boathouse

  • Launch a youth wellbeing programme through sport

  • Cover race fees and travel for families in need

  • Support our incredible volunteer coaching team

  • Expand adaptive rowing for athletes with disabilities

Help us shape the next generation, not just of athletes, but of strong, confident and

resilient young people in the Burton area

New Boathouse

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Clubhouse Renovation

At Trent, we don’t just teach young people to row

We build:

  • Confidence

  • Resilience

  • Mental strength

  • A deep sense of belonging

Many of our Juniors come from low-income households, yet they’re consistently outperforming athletes from the UK’s top-funded clubs.

Recent Successes

  • 10th out of 107 clubs at the 2025 British Rowing Championships

  • East Midlands Regional Champions

  • Five national medals this year, with just 10 junior athletes

Read about our performances on our News page

Our Struggles Fuel Our Success

What sets us apart isn’t high-tech facilities or flashy boats. It’s heart, grit, and a belief that every young person deserves the chance to succeed. But our equipment is outdated.
Our best quad — Furniture Monkey — is over 20 years old. Our blades are more than 15 years old. We’ve raised £45,000 toward a desperately needed new boat shed, but we still need £50,000 more to complete it.

Without this space, we can’t grow and can’t open our doors to more young people who need what Trent has to offer.

Why This Club Matters

Rowing at Trent is more than a sport. For many, it’s a lifeline. It provides structure, stability and support, in a world where young people are increasingly facing anxiety, pressure, and disconnection.

We’ve seen:

  • Shy teens become confident leaders

  • Struggling students find their strength

  • Friendships form that last a lifetime

What Your Donation Supports

With your help, we can:

  • Replace dangerously outdated boats and blades

  • Finish construction of our new boathouse

  • Launch a youth wellbeing programme through sport

  • Cover race fees and travel for families in need

  • Support our incredible volunteer coaching team

  • Expand adaptive rowing for athletes with disabilities

Every Pound Makes a Difference

£10 – Buys training kit or wellbeing resources
£50 – Funds race entry or travel for one junior
£100 – Supports equipment repairs or coaching
£500+ – Brings us closer to completing the boathouse

Even if you can’t donate today, sharing our story makes a huge difference.

Why We Need You

We keep our fees low so no young person is turned away, but that means we rely on generous supporters to keep us afloat. Help us shape the next generation, not just of athletes, but of strong, confident, resilient young people in the Burton area.

Donate. Share. Believe.


The Trent Rowing Club Family
Burton upon Trent | Established 1863 | Volunteer-Run