29/11/2024
NORTH COAST WEDDING FAYRE
Another aim of the fayre is to raise funds for local groups. These fayres are going to be raising funds 2 local groups
• The Edge
• Sea Cadets Thurso
I have seen firsthand what both of these groups do and how they help develop kids and how important the groups are to the kids that attend them.
Sea Cadets Thurso is a youth organisation based on the values of the Royal Navy. The unit in Thurso opened in 1962 and are currently based in their building, located on the east side of Thurso Harbour.
The dedicated staff of volunteer instructors provided a wide variety of training to kids from 10 to 17 years old, which varies from rowing and sailing to catering and first aid.
Behind the staff is a small team called the Unit Management Team, who help with fundraising, organising legal requirements, and keeping the unit afloat (pun intended).
The unit receives minimal funding from the Navy and must, in essence, be self-supporting. The running costs each year come to £12,000 and all of this has to be paid out of unit funds. In the near futures they would like to upgrade their 50 year old building to make it more energy efficient and provide more modern teaining and comfort facilities.
Their share of the money will go toward their annual running costs.