Blue Light Weekend
Withernsea's
In memory of Steve Medcalf
2-3 August 2025
ABOUT BLUE
LIGHT WEEKEND
SUPPORTING OUR BLUE LIGHT EMERGENCY & LIFESAVING SERVICES, and MILITARY VETERANS
Blue Light Weekend was the idea of Steve Medcalf in 2022.
​He wanted to raise awareness and money for local emergency, lifesaving and military veterans services while the same time putting Withernsea on the map.
​A small group of family and friends were determined to realise his dream.
How Our Funding is Used
Grant Funding
We apply for grants specifically to host Blue Light Weekend, our annual two-day event. Any funds awarded through grants are used exclusively to support the free activities and entertainment that have become a core part of the event each year. No grant funding is ever used to support our annual chosen charities.
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Corporate & Business Sponsors
Each year, we are incredibly grateful for the support of our corporate and business sponsors. We work hard to build strong, transparent relationships with them, ensuring they understand exactly how their sponsorship contributes to making Blue Light Weekend possible. Sponsorship funds are used solely to enable the event’s delivery and are not donated to our chosen charities.
Community Fundraising & Support
Generous donations from individuals and community fundraising efforts play a vital role in covering the annual costs of hosting this free two-day event. Blue Light Weekend requires significant funding each year, and these contributions ensure it remains a much-loved tradition in Withernsea.
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You can donate here
Collection Tins in the Community
Funds collected through our community tins go directly towards hosting the event, helping to keep Blue Light Weekend a cherished annual celebration.
Official Blue Light Weekend Fundraising Events
In the lead-up to the main event weekend we organise various fundraising activities to make local memory-making both fun and accessible. Funds raised through ticket sales and raffles help cover event costs, and all profits go directly towards hosting the two-day weekend every August.
Keep watching our website to find out more about our upcoming fundraising events !
Funds Raised During Blue Light Weekend​​
Street ‘Bucket’ Collections
Over the two-day weekend, you’ll spot members of our trusted Blue Light Team with designated collection buckets. These collections are specifically to support our annual chosen life-saving charities. We operate under a designated street collection license.
The Blue Light Weekend ‘Tardis’
A standout feature of the event is our large, beautifully painted ‘Tardis’ on the promenade—a focal point and conversation starter! Donations made here go directly to our annual chosen charities and are covered under our designated street collection license.
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Want to learn more about how your donations to our chosen charities have made a difference? Find out here!
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Want to join the team? email volunteer@bluelightweekend.com