Only Fools and Donkeys
St Peter Port
Story
Founded in 2010 by Mike Marshall and Ray Smart as their rugby days were ending and they wanted new sporting challenges while raising money for charity. First biennial ride in 2014.
Only Fools and Donkeys is a Guernsey registered charity (CH306, LBG) founded in 2010 by Mike Marshall and Ray Smart. It raises funds through biennial cycling events — Mule Flandres and Mule Aquitaine — distributing grants to local organisations supporting children, young people, and adults with learning difficulties and physical disabilities, including Autism Guernsey, Headway Guernsey, and Le Rondin School. The charity has raised over £300,000 since inception and counts His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor among its patrons. —
Quick facts
- Legal form
- Limited By Guarantee
- Established
- 2010 · 16 years
- Specialises in
- Disability Inclusion Charity Operator, Autism Support Specialist
People4
- Mike Marshall — co-founder
- Ray Smart — co-founder
- Sharon Parr — Chair of Board
- Ian Damarell — Board member
Services offered
- Biennial charity cycling events (Mule Flandres, Mule Aquitaine)
- Local fundraising events
- Grant-making to local disability charities
Contact
- Website
- only-fools-and-donkeys.com
- Address
- Davenport House, Rosaire Avenue, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1XY
History1
Key dates and recorded company events for Only Fools and Donkeys.
- 2014—Held first biennial charity ride · The first biennial ride was part of their new sporting challenges while raising money for charity.
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