Partners and Supporters
Grants, councils, companies & charities fuel Freshspring—funding, expertise and materials that push her restoration and inspire future engineers.
Partners & Supporters
Every success the Steamship Freshspring Trust enjoys is powered by a community of funders, companies, councils and professional bodies who share our vision of seeing SS Freshspring steam again and inspiring future generations. We thank each of them for their generosity, expertise and belief in our mission.
Strategic Funders
These organisations provide major grants that make transformational projects possible:
- The Heritage Lottery Fund
- National Heritage Memorial Fund
- Trinity House
- Transport Trust
- The Swire Charitable Trust
- The Pilgrim Trust
Trusts & Foundations
Vital grant‑making bodies whose continued support keeps the restoration moving:
- The Balsdon Trust
- The Bideford Bridge Trust
- The Charles Dunstone Charitable Trust
- The Headley Trust
Corporate Sponsors
Businesses that contribute financially, lend specialist skills or donate materials:
Engineering & Marine
- Alco Engineering (Manufacturing) Co.
- BMT Defence Services
- Dawson Downie Lamont
- Keynvor Morlift
- OSD‑IMT
Corporate Sponsors
Logistics & Site Services
- Evans Transport
- DM Scaffolding, Bideford
- Jewson
- Nick Sampson Haulage
- Whitelands Engineering
Corporate Sponsors
Products & Media
- Clearwater Brewery
- Jotu
- Sky High Media
- Steam Heritage Publishing Ltd / Vintage Spirit
Community Partners
Local authorities and groups that champion our work in North Devon and beyond:
Bideford Town Council
Northam Town Council
Torridge District Council
Maritime & Professional Allies
Industry bodies whose expertise broadens our reach and impact:
- Jobs in Maritime
- National Maritime Development Group
- Nautilus International
Education & Training Collaborators
Helping us deliver engaging programmes and nurture tomorrow’s engineers:
- University of the West of England
- West Buckland School
- Daniel Adamson Preservation Society
In‑Kind Contributors
Generous supporters who provide services, equipment or venues:
- Braddicks Leisure
- Boatsharefinder
- RT Marke
Join Our Supporter Network
Are you a business, trust, or community group that shares our vision?
Support SS Freshspring through funding, services, or skills, and help bring heritage to life.
Become a Partner
Want to help keep Britain’s steam heritage alive, inspire young engineers, and gain positive visibility for your organisation?
We offer tailored partnership opportunities to suit your goals.
Our Shared Future
“Together we’ll see SS Freshspring steam into the future…”
Your support helps us preserve the past, educate the next generation, and power a living legacy.
