Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust

Who we are

Fellowship Afloat’s centre at Tollesbury, Essex, is a unique place for adventure, relaxation and exploring the environment. The centre is based on our converted lightship Trinity in the striking Blackwater Estuary on the east coast. It is a fun activity venue for youth clubs, schools, churches, special needs groups and those wishing to gain sailing or powerboat qualifications. The guests are cared for by the centre staff and expert volunteers who form the lively Christian community which is Fellowship Afloat.

The activities we offer include dinghy sailing, powerboating, kayaking, high ropes and archery to name just a few. Everyone who works at FACT shares their faith and beliefs about Jesus Christ through their everyday actions with each other and visitors to the centre.

Our team compromises of a mix of senior staff, trainee instructors, galley team and administrative staff. The centre is supported by a wide range of committed volunteers – both young and old who help in many different ways, from sailing and delivering activities to hosting groups on board and helping in the office, galley or with maintenance.