Every child deserves the chance to learn a skill that could save their life.
But in some Cheltenham schools, up 65% of primary school leavers are unable to swim 25 metres unaided.
The Big Splash will raise funds for disadvantaged local children to access free swimming lessons at Leisure at Cheltenham, teaching them how to be safe in and around water.
WHY WE’RE FUNDRAISING?
Help us to provide free swimming lessons for disadvantaged children in Cheltenham
Every child should feel confident and safe in and around water. But for too many children, that isn’t the case.
Working with local schools, the Trust will help children access lessons that build water confidence, independence and essential skills that could one day save their lives.
Every donation will make a difference.
Swimming is a skill for life. Together, we can help make sure more local children get the chance to learn.
RUN CHELTENHAM 2026
Our team is running for every stroke you fund.
A group of staff and volunteers from The Cheltenham Trust are lacing up for Run Cheltenham this year, putting in the training miles to raise money for The Big Splash.
Training photo
Joe from our finance team and Adam from our events team competed in the Bugatti 10K
“Every week, we help children build confidence and stay safe in the water. Taking part in Run Cheltenham was our way of helping even more children access the life-changing opportunity to learn to swim.” – Joe O’Brien, Cheltenham Trust team runner
Training photo
Dave from our facilities team out training before Run Cheltenham