22/04/2026
We were delighted to meet with PCSOs Colin and Lauren yesterday at our newest site - Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club - to show them what the very generous donation via the Asset Recovery Incentivisation Scheme (ARIS) will be helping to build.
Nine community groups and charities will share more than £100,000 claimed back from criminals. The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Economic Crime Team recovered a record £18m from criminals in the past year with a proportion used to support local communities through ARIS across Greater Manchester.
All Aboard Youth Rowing (AAYR) was one beneficiary after a successful application from Adrian Stores.
When money is recouped for ARIS, GMP keep 50% of any cash we recover to spend on community initiatives, and the other half goes back to the Home Office. A proportion of assets seized and crypto-currency is also paid into the ARIS fund.
Lake Rowing Club in Rochdale will be the seventh site for All Aboard Youth Rowing, with the funding to be used to create a base there for a local schools programme.
Adrian, head of Partnerships & Development, said: “All Aboard Youth Rowing is a registered charity and dynamic initiative committed to introducing young people to the transformative sport of rowing. At All Aboard, we believe that rowing can bring out the best in individuals, fostering self-esteem, confidence, resilience, and valuable life skills that go beyond the water. With a vision to cultivate a supportive and inclusive environment where every participant feels valued and empowered, we aim to nurture not only physical strength and athleticism but also personal growth and character development.”
“Through teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, our young rowers gain skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. The generous funding by GMP and ARIS facilitates a new dedicated hub at Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club.”
The bid was supported by Rochdale Neighbourhood Chief Inspector Nicola Hopkinson, who added: “The charity engages with a number of disadvantaged children with participants reporting having improved happiness, confidence, well-being, attendance, and school outcomes. This is exactly the type of project that will benefit from ARIS funding and fits perfectly within our criteria of preventing/reducing anti-social behaviour by ensuring youth focus on a dedicated activity and supporting community projects.”
We can’t wait to kick things off on this beautiful (if so he’s windy on occasions!) body of water!!
This photo shows AAYR CEO Richard Sinnott and Office Manager Jen Hinds with Graham (Captain of HLRC) along with PCSOs Colin and Lauren.
