The Darcey Sunshine Foundation

The Darcey Sunshine Foundation Teaching children not only to survive, but to thrive, with drowning prevention education ☀️

Our incredible team is at the heart of everything we do!💛Behind every confident splash is a coach turning "I can't" into...
19/06/2026

Our incredible team is at the heart of everything we do!💛

Behind every confident splash is a coach turning "I can't" into "I did!"
They do so much more than teach strokes; they build trust, calm fears, and mentor the next generation to be more aware and capable around the water.

Thank you to our amazing team!

We had a moment this week, on National Drowning Prevention week no less! We realised that some members of our very clos...
19/06/2026

We had a moment this week, on National Drowning Prevention week no less! We realised that some members of our very close network couldn’t confidently reel off the Water Safety Code!! We have spent so much time educating others, that we may have overlooked those closest, simply believing they would have absorbed the information through osmosis!

So here it is again… for the avoidance of any doubt, the water safety code should be considered EVERY TIME you are engaging with water, even if it’s just a stroll with the dog by the river. Discuss it with your kids, your siblings, your parents. Make sure everyone is aware of the simple steps to remain safe around water.

They won’t absorb this information through osmosis… have the discussion and have it consistently!!

Photo credit to Swim-IT Swimming Club and

Now is the perfect time to make water awareness a part of your daily conversation.Just like looking left and right when ...
18/06/2026

Now is the perfect time to make water awareness a part of your daily conversation.

Just like looking left and right when crossing a road & knowing to buckle their seatbelts, is a skill every child needs in their toolkit🌊

By treating water safety with the same importance as road safety, we help our children move from vulnerability to confidence💛

18/06/2026

And just like that… we’re in the water!🌊

This week our Hout Bay children began learning essential aquatic survival skills.

This isn’t about swimming lengths or perfect strokes. It’s about giving children the confidence and skills to survive if they unexpectedly find themselves in water: how to float, stay calm, call for help, and move themselves to safety.

For many families, regular swimming lessons simply aren’t an option. Our goal is to ensure every child has the knowledge and practical skills that could one day save their life.

A huge thank you to our coaches, volunteers, parents and supporters for making this possible.

And a special thank you to Hout Bay Football Club for providing transport for our Hout Bay children at such a fantastic price. Your support helps make this life-saving programme accessible to those who need it most.

We’re so proud of every child who took that first step into the water☀️

During Royal Life Saving Society UK National Drowning Prevention week practice your float! Lie back, ears submerged, an...
17/06/2026

During Royal Life Saving Society UK National Drowning Prevention week practice your float!

Lie back, ears submerged, and “find your float”. Everyone floats differently, so practice in the calm so you can prevent panic in an emergency!

Thank to Swim-IT Swimming Club for this fab photo from our open water safety day ☀️

When you donate to the Darcey Sunshine Foundation, you aren't funding a one-off lesson; you are providing a child with a...
17/06/2026

When you donate to the Darcey Sunshine Foundation, you aren't funding a one-off lesson; you are providing a child with a skill that stays with them for a lifetime.

The lifelong impact of your donation:

🩷Immediate Confidence: Helping a child feel comfortable and aware in water
🩷Long-term Knowledge: Equipping them with the ability to recognise water risks
🩷A Future Legacy: Those who learn water safety today pass that awareness on to their friends and families tomorrow
🩷Improved mental wellbeing

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In Scotland, you are never far from the water's edge.With roughly 125,000km of rivers, 27,000 lochs, and hundreds of kil...
16/06/2026

In Scotland, you are never far from the water's edge.

With roughly 125,000km of rivers, 27,000 lochs, and hundreds of kilometres of canals, our landscape is defined by it - meaning water safety isn't just an option, it’s a necessity🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

More often than not, whether you're on a morning walk, commuting, or enjoying a local park, you are within a stone’s throw of a potential hazard.

Because water is such a constant part of our daily lives, being prepared and educated about must be one of Scotland's top priorities.

Our 6th year working with Fundirainbow Care services ☀️
15/06/2026

Our 6th year working with Fundirainbow Care services ☀️

This is exactly why we do what we do☀️Behind every splash, every giggle, and every confident smile in the water is a chi...
12/06/2026

This is exactly why we do what we do☀️

Behind every splash, every giggle, and every confident smile in the water is a child gaining the skills they need to be safer in & around water!

For us, it’s about more than just swimming; it’s about replacing vulnerability with knowledge and helping children feel empowered rather than out of their depth.
Thank you for helping us make these smiles possible💛

Make your miles count for more in 2026!Are you running a marathon, taking on a cycling challenge or swimming great lengt...
11/06/2026

Make your miles count for more in 2026!

Are you running a marathon, taking on a cycling challenge or swimming great lengths this summer?

Training for a challenge is rewarding - but doing it to save lives is next level.
By fundraising for the Darcey Sunshine Foundation, every mile you finish helps provide a child with the life-saving skills they need to stay safe around water.
Turn your next PB into a mission💛

📧 Email us to get started: [email protected]

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