ECO-FRIENDLY Stratford Boat Club has joined the district’s fight against climate change.
It is one of ten organisations selected to take part in Stratford District Council’s Climate Resilient programme – a competitive scheme that will provide the club with expert support and a personalised Adaptation Action Plan.
Sustainability West Midlands will help the club draw up a plan identifying priority actions to protect the clubhouse next to the Tramway Brdige and keep rowing accessible for all.
Once the plan is complete, Stratford Boat Club will receive £10,000 in grant funding.
The club made the case that support will help it recover faster after flooding with a more resilient boathouse floor, protect the historic fabric of our building from storms and water damage, cut running costs and help keep membership fees affordable and focus volunteer time on rowing, not fundraising for repairs.
The club’s eco-credentials also include regular water-quality testing, clean-ups and second-hand kit sales.
Claudine Pearson, the club’s lead on sustainability matters, said, “This win belongs to the whole club and helps to prepare the club for the next 150 years. It has the potential to become a national case study for water-sports clubs adapting to a changing climate and keep the lights on for grassroots rowing.”
