Hello Everyone,

We hope you are all keeping well and looking forward to getting back out on the water this year! Here's a quick update on what's currently going on:

Sailing

Available Sea Staff Berths

Please see below berths - all fairly short notice - if you can help, please let us know!

(Also have plenty of space available September onwards)

If you find yourself willing and able for any of these - please get in touch! You can email Dave at david.mackenzie@oytscotland.org.uk, Book Online or give us a call on 01475 722 722.

Shore Groups

We are trying to establish how much interest there is in OYT Scotland's Shore Groups - and whether you all know about them! We'd really appreciate if you could take a few minutes to complete this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/oytshoregroups

Social Media

Whether you’re sailing with us, doing training or helping OYT Scotland on land, we’d love to shout about the great work that you’re doing.

Send a photo to our fundraising team (fundraising@oytscotland.org.uk) and we'll share it on our social media.

Keep up to date with what the Trust is up to by following us on social media.

https://www.facebook.com/OceanYouthTrustScotland/

https://twitter.com/oytscotland

https://www.instagram.com/oytscotland/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ocean-youth-trust-scotland/

Merchandise

We are in the process of sunsetting our online shop! Most of the products will move on to the Member's Portal except for our new merchandise which can now be bought directly from our supplier here: www.oytscotland.caledonianclothing.co.uk (you can even add some customisation!)

In the meantime, we're running a clearance sale on the original shop... don't miss out on the bargains! www.oytscotland.org.uk/online-payments

Young Ambassadors Programme

You may see us share some posts on our social media about our Young Ambassador’s fundraising efforts. We would be very grateful if you can help us spread these posts far and wide and support our Young Ambassadors in their fundraising efforts! 

Gift Aid

For every £1 contribution from a UK tax payer, the charity can claim a further 25p from the UK Government. Help OYT Scotland claim Gift Aid on your donation or membership by completing a Gift Aid Declaration.

Currently, we believe we are losing over £1000 a year as a result of not having a completed declarations.

We would really appreciate you all taking a minute to ensure our records are up to date – the form has an option to say ‘Yes you can claim gift aid’ and ‘No, you cannot claim gift aid on my contribution’.

Thank you very much to everyone who has already done this! We really do appreciate it.