FILEY FUNDS
The Bonhomme Richard, internationally renowned for its involvement in the Battle of Flamborough Head in September 1779, was discovered to have settled on the Filey seabed, close to Bempton Cliffs in 2019.
We were interested in this finding due to the historical and international significance a finding like this has, so we joined a local group and initially provided them the funding to form a community interest group to turn the finding, into a very real tourism opportunity for Filey and the surround area.
The group has already established strong connections throughout the UK and USA to develop a partnership that is actively working to create new opportunities in the area, with a longer term plan to commemorate the 250th anniversary in 2029 and we remain as an active and supportive partner in their activities.
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2022-2023
The finding of the wreck is just the beginning of what the discovery could mean to Filey and surrounding areas, due its international significance.
Events for fundraising and awareness will create footfall outside of the summer season.
Larger opportunity for businesses to play an active role in promoting the history and findings in the area.
Mobile Heritage Day pop-up events provide a fun and educational way to discover the lesser known history and recent findings
New opportunities will be created from the socio-economic report, to bring the Filey Bay 1779 work and brand to life as a full visitor experience.
MIXED FUNDS: Socio Economic Report has been specifically funded from Coastal Funds due to the data that lends itself to the entire area.
COASTAL FUND: £12,000
FILEY FUND: £14,500
Filey Bay 1779 research group works to promote and raise awareness of marine heritage on the Yorkshire Coast, with a significant event in history, the battle of Flamborough Head, being one of its primary areas of promotion. They have been developing their resources for educational purposes and the benefit of […]
This year we extended our funding to the Bridlington Sailing Coble Preservation Society to expand their unique event last week in and around Bridlington Harbour. While you can never rely on the weather, especially the wind on the Yorkshire Coast, several cobles could sail. They had journalists from the Yorkshire […]
It was brilliant to attend the Filey Bay 1779 – Battle of Flamborough Head Festival 2022 anniversary dinner on Friday 23rd September in the Filey Sea Cadets Hall to hear the talented and knowledgeable speakers and see artefacts dating back to this historic occasion. The evening helped to raise over £1,400 […]
Brilliant to see some great coverage for our projects and events organisers in Business UpNorth recently, check out the full article below. All systems go! Over 35 projects going live to promote, protect and support The Yorkshire Coast
