The ULBC Trust
Supporting University of London rowing since 1912.
About the ULBC Trust
The ULBC Trust is a registered charity — UK charity no. 1174721 — established to support University of London rowing. Together with its sister organisation ULBC Trust Inc, a US non-profit corporation with tax-exempt status, the Trust provides the financial foundation that allows ULBC to operate as a genuine high-performance programme.
The Trust works alongside the University of London and the Club to create the environment in which student-athletes can compete and develop at the highest level. Three independent elements, working together: the Trust enables, the Club delivers, and the Boathouse supports.
The Trust is governed by Trustee Directors elected by its Patrons. It also manages the boathouse on behalf of ULBC and the University of London colleges through UL Boathouse Ltd. UK Trust President: David Townsend. Chairman: Humphry Hatton. Trustees: John Kinnear, Gordon Elliott, Claire Rimmer, Jess Eddie, Giles Monnickendam. US Trust President: Matt Stares.
How the Trust Supports ULBC
Over 90% of ULBC’s funding comes from alumni and the Trust. Less than 10% comes from the University. The programme that has produced 135 Olympic and World Championship medals runs almost entirely on the generosity of former athletes and supporters.
Professional Coaching — 65%
The salaries and costs of ULBC’s full-time coaching staff. This is what makes ULBC a high-performance programme rather than a well-organised student club.
Equipment & Maintenance — 12%
The racing fleet, ergometers, and ongoing equipment maintenance. High-quality boats are not optional at this level of competition.
Training Camps — 8%
Subsidised domestic and international training camps that are central to the squad’s competitive preparation each season.
Recruitment & Development — 6%
Athlete recruitment and the development programmes that bring the next generation of rowers into the club.
Boathouse Running Costs — 5%
Day-to-day operational costs of the facility at 81 Hartington Road, Chiswick.
Our Patrons
The Patrons of the ULBC Trust are its full voting members — individuals who have made a significant commitment to University of London rowing through sustained financial support or personal service. Together they provide 65% of the Trust’s annual income.
Anyone donating at least £240 per year is welcome to become a Patron. To find out more, contact fundraising@ulbc.co.uk.
Tony Antcliffe, Andy Baker, Andy Bayles, Peter Beaumont, Junayd Bell, Paul Bennett, Flora Blake Parsons, Peter Blaseby, Richard Boomer, Peter Brett, Rob Bristow, Tom Broadway, James Brodie, Charles Brook-Partridge, Lottie Bruce, Richard Budgett, John Burch, William Burch, Iain Burnett, Tom Cadoux Hudson, Bruce Carter, Adrian Cassidy, Siobhan Cassidy, Andy Ciecierski, Charlie Clarke, Rich Clarke, Robert Clegg, James Cook, David Cooper, George Cox, William Donegan, Gordon Elliott, Clint Evans, Stewart Farquharson, Graham Faultless, Mostyn Field, Charles Foinette, Tim Foster MBE, Adrian Friend, Geraint Fuller, Richard Fulton, Max Gander, Adrian Genziani, Chris George, Philip Gray, Humphry Hatton, Ruth Hatton, Maurice Hayes, Zoe Hayes, Simon Henderson, Glen Hill, Graham Hodgson, Frances Houghton, Alan Houston, Mark Howe, Kathryn Hughes, Steven Hughes, Alice Jackson, Simon Jefferies, Simon Johnson, Curt Kaufmann, Colin Keron, Neil Keron, David Kingsley, John Kinnear, Timothy Kirk, James Kirwan, Peter Knapp, Andrew Knee-Robinson, Kirk Krappe, Jonathan Lane, David Latham, Bill Latimer, George Lauchlan, Richard Leifer, Charlie Lewis, Filip Ljubicic, Andy Lobbenberg, David Martinelli, Andrew Matheson, Giles Monnickendam, Kevin Mullane, Cameron Nichol, Luke Nolan, Phil Norman, Catherine O’Riordan, Pasha Okhotin, Michael Orr, Jeremy Page, Matt Parish, Zoe Parish, Philip Peacock, Stuart Pearce, Martin Peel, Matthew Pinckney, Rob Pinckney, Will Porteous, Isobel Powell, Nigel Press, Malachi Randell, Louise Reilly-O’Donnell, Nathaniel Reilly-O’Donnell, Simon Rey, Karl Reynolds, Benjamin Rich, James Richards, Claire Rimmer, Damian Rimmer, Pete Roberts, Julian Rodd, Allen Salter, Leonie Salter, Yiana Shakespeare, Alex Simmons, Joshua Slocombe, Ben Smith, Graham Smith, Trevor Smith, David Sprague, Matthew Stallard, Matt Stares, James Stearns, Gavin Stoddart, Sophia Supple, Ed Surman, Dermod Sweeney, William Thompson, Kirkby Tickell, Alexander Torbica, David Townsend, Ben Trotman, Daniel Walker, David Warbrick-Smith, Stef Wasilewski, Paul Wensley, Damian West, Lee Willett, Russell Williams, Ian Wilson, Michael Worley, Pat Wright, Mark Yale, Brian Young.
Patron list current as of November 2025.
Keep the boat moving.
Questions about donating? Get in touch at fundraising@ulbc.co.uk