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When 21-year-old Milly first heard about CatZero through the Job Centre back in 2014, she was at one of the lowest points in her life. A single parent recovering from domestic abuse and long-term mental health challenges, she felt isolated and uncertain about the future. “I had been through some very dark times,” Milly recalls….
CatZero is setting out on its most ambitious adventure yet and you could be on board. Our Spring Sailing 2026 programme will take participants on four extraordinary voyages, each lasting nine days. Together, these four legs promise challenge, discovery, and the unforgettable thrill of landfall after days at sea. Leg One – Humber to the…
At CatZero, we’ve always believed in the power of partnerships, because meaningful change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when businesses, funders, and communities work together to create real opportunities. We’re proud to launch a new way to be part of our mission: our three-tiered partnership structure designed to reflect the scale of commitment and…
Two young people from the Humber region have experienced the adventure of a lifetime thanks to the Thomas Boyd Sailing Bursary, provided by The Fishmongers’ Company, which funded their places on a transformative voyage from Norway to Hull in May 2025. Eli, 26, and Lili, 19, both from Grimsby, were nominated by the CatZero…
In July 2025, CatZero proudly took part in the Rolex Fastnet Race, one of the world’s most challenging offshore events. It was the 100th anniversary edition of this legendary race, with a 695-mile course from Cowes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. What follows is a first-hand account from our Director of Sailing and Skipper, Danny Watson, who led…
After our first public AGM, I want to thank those that joined us on the day for making it such a success. And I want to give a special thank you to long term supporters Arco, for allowing us to use their board room and terrace for the event. Hosting our AGM in this way…
THE sailing season has kicked in at CatZero, and this year will be the busiest one in the charity’s history! In preparation for the season, and in line with re-coding requirements, the 72-foot CatZero Challenge yacht has undergone a whole schedule of maintenance works, starting in mid-October 2024. Having stripped the boat of all internal…
HUMBER-wide charity CatZero welcomed the presentation of a cheque for £30,000 from the St. James’s Place (SJP) Charitable Foundation, which will contribute to their expanding, regional Full Families programme. The foundation, which is the independent charitable arm of the financial, advice-led wealth manager, St. James’s Place, is supporting the important work of the charity as…
HUMBER-based charity CatZero is delighted to have been awarded almost £200,000 of National Lottery funding towards eight, 12-week employability programmes across the Humber region for three years. The funding will allow the team to work with at least 112 participants in Hull, Grimsby, and Goole, with the first programme already up and running in the…
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