How our second wave initiative gives everyone the opportunity to experience the wild.

Swim inclusion with Second wave swims project is aimed at promoting social inclusion and

sustainability within our community. By collecting new, unused or preloved swim suits and

associated attire for, both male and female, in good, clean condition, we aim to remove

barriers to participation in swimming activities by repurposing them to members of

Coldingham Brave Bayers and the wider community while also preventing these items from

ending up in landfills and adopting some circular practices along the way.

The collected items will be reused for direct use by members of Coldingham Brave Bayers

and/or hired to visitors who may be visiting and have found that they have not packed their

swimsuit or listed on sales sites to generate income for community use for the Coldingham

Brave Bayers community.

This could not happen without your help!

Donation is easy, you can bring swim attire and associated items to any Social Swim Event,

you can liaise independently through contacting the team via email/FB

coldinghambravebayers@gmail.com Pick up maybe available if you reside in the TD

postcode.

How your generosity is changing the tides.

Environmental Impact: Donating to a project focused on recycling swimwear and associated

items directly contributes to environmental sustainability. By repurposing these items, you

can help reduce waste and prevent items from ending up in landfills, thereby minimising your

environmental footprint in their local area.

Community Support: You may feel a stronger sense of connection and impact by supporting

a local community project like this. Knowing that your donations will directly benefit

individuals within your community, especially those who may face barriers to participation in

activities like swimming.

Social Inclusion: You may be inspired by the project's mission to promote social inclusion and remove barriers to participation. By contributing to the project, you are supporting efforts to ensure that individuals from all backgrounds have access to essential items like swimwear, fostering a more inclusive community.

Transparency and Impact: The projects transparent approach, emphasising the reuse and

resale of donated items for community benefit, may resonate with you who may want to see

tangible results from your contributions. Knowing that your donations will be used effectively

and responsibly can increase confidence in supporting the project.

Personal Connection: You may have a personal connection to the cause, whether its a

passion for swimming, a desire to support local initiatives, or a belief in the importance of

environmental conservation.

What can you donate?

All adult sizes.

Swim costumes

Trunks/swim shorts

Changing robes

Swim shoes

Googles and swim hats

If you do have children’s swimwear to donate we have partnered up with Berwickshire Swop

who are our local charity for supporting children and families struggling with clothing poverty,

to transfer items in a circular fashion between adults and children.

How you can access the initiative.

If you would like to enquire/request swim attire from us to help reduce your environmental

impact or if you have a barrier to inclusion (financial, mental, physical, social) or if you are

visiting the area and have found yourself short of swim attire. please self refer via email in

the first instance.

Please note all emails are treated in confidence. email

coldinghambravebayers@gmail.com

A suggested donation of £3.50 but it is only a suggestion and this can be paid by cash or

Bank transfer (to minimise associated bank charges).