MCA & RYA Online Courses News Case studies About UKSA Contact us Make a donation Capital Investment Programme £4.1m Total Raised So Far 3000 Extra School Children Each Year 14 Month Project HOME CHARITY PROJECTS TO SEA.CHANGE BUILDING BETTER FUTURES CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME Making UKSA fit for the next generation Reinforcing our commitment to widen our positive impact on the life skills and career prospects of young people at a time when they need it most, UKSA has embarked on a capital investment programme. Our existing accommodation is tired, worn-out and only 55% full due to strict safeguarding policies that prevents us accommodating more than one group at a time in each block. This poor accommodation is directly impacting our ability in driving a great service and we risk loosing the opportunity to enhance young peoples lives. The building of our new accommodation block will increase available beds from 66 to 112 all with en-suite facilities including two wheelchair accessible bedrooms and provide new study areas, meeting rooms, and a reception located at the main entrance, offering a welcoming and secure environment while improving overall safeguarding for students. Our Journey February – March 2021: The demolition of Ark Royal The building formally known as Ark Royal has now been removed from site. See photographs below detailing it’s demolition. April – September 2021: Upper floor & groundworks The new building has started to rise from the ground! Lower floor groundworks will be completed during the first few weeks of October, before the rest of the building will be erected. What’s coming next? Below are the next steps in our exciting new build project. Wall of thanks We are grateful to the Trusts & Foundations and individuals who are supporting our plans to create a new, safe accommodation for our students. More than bricks and mortar UKSA is more than bricks and mortar. We are still seeking additional funding to ensure we have the facilities and assets that create a world class learning and training environment to help us achieve a lasting impact and positive outcomes for our beneficiaries. Discover how you can support us and our young people? Please call us on +44 (0)1983 294941 or email us EXPLORE COVID-19 Career training MCA training Leisure Schools & Groups Development Programmes About UKSA Our Impact Case studies UKSA blog Work for us Corporate events CONTACT Speak to UKSA on +44 (0)1983 294941 reception@uksa.org VISIT Arctic Road, West Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7PQ Courses accredited by .cls-1{fill:#fff;}Asset 1 .st0{fill:#FFFFFF;} British-Canoeing-logo Our registrations Cookies & Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Safeguarding Policy COVID-19 Policies © UKSA 2021. UKSA is registered in England (Company No.02251024). UKSA is a registered charity (No.299248). Patron: HRH The Princess Royal.