DHA Fire Stopping backs 2026 Weston Beach Race and launches Diabetes UK fundraiser
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, SOMERSET / AGILITYPR.NEWS / October 13, 2026 / DHA Fire Stopping has confirmed its support for the 2026 Weston Beach Race, returning as the event’s Official Fire Safety Partner and Official Sponsor of the Youth Races, while also using the weekend to raise funds for Diabetes UK.
The Weston-super-Mare-based fire protection specialist will have a trackside presence on the promenade throughout the event, which takes place from 16–18 October 2026.
As part of its fundraising activity, DHA will invite race fans to visit its tent and make a voluntary donation to Diabetes UK for the opportunity to have a photograph taken with race bikes on display during the weekend.
Young racer Preston ‘Bam Bam’ Chorley, sponsored by DHA Fire Stopping and riding as part of the 3 Flo Madison Crescent Yamaha bLU cRU team, will also join the team at selected times, giving fans the chance to meet him and have a photograph taken, subject to his racing commitments.
All money raised through the photo opportunity will be donated to Diabetes UK, with both cash and card donations welcomed.
Dave Alsop, Managing Director of DHA Fire Stopping, said: “We’re really pleased to be supporting the Weston Beach Race again this year. It’s a fantastic event for the town and one that brings together families, young riders, businesses and visitors from across the region.
“As Official Fire Safety Partner and sponsor of the Youth Races, we’re proud to play our part in supporting both the event and the next generation of riders.
“This year we also wanted to add something that gives race fans a bit of extra fun while raising money for a worthwhile cause. We hope plenty of people will come and find us at the DHA tent, get a photo with the bikes and help us raise as much as we can for Diabetes UK.”
Louise Efford, Community Fundraiser – South West at Diabetes UK, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to DHA Fire Stopping for choosing to support Diabetes UK through its involvement in this year’s Weston Beach Race.
“Every donation helps us continue our work supporting people living with diabetes, funding vital research and helping to improve understanding of the condition.
“We hope everyone attending the event has a fantastic weekend and gets behind DHA’s fundraising efforts.”
The 2026 Weston Beach Race takes place from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October on Weston-super-Mare’s seafront.
Visitors wishing to support the fundraiser should head to the DHA Fire Stopping tent, trackside on the promenade, where the photo opportunity will be available across the weekend.
Image 1 From left: Nick Chorley, Preston ‘Bam Bam’ Chorley’s dad; Dave Alsop, Managing Director of DHA Fire Stopping; Preston ‘Bam Bam’ Chorley; Steve Young, Operations Director of DHA Fire Stopping; and Jeff Perrett, Team Manager, with Preston’s 3 Flo Madison Crescent Yamaha bLU cRU race bike.
Image 2 From left: Steve Young, Operations Director at DHA Fire Stopping; Preston ‘Bam Bam’ Chorley; and Dave Alsop, Managing Director at DHA Fire Stopping, ahead of the 2026 Weston Beach Race.
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About DHA Fire Stopping
DHA Fire Stopping is a family-led specialist provider of passive fire protection and fire safety services based in Weston-super-Mare and operating nationally across the UK. Founded in 2010, the company supports organisations managing commercial, healthcare, housing and public sector estates through services including fire stopping, fire door surveys, trigonometry measured fire containment plans and CPD accredited training.
The business is committed to high standards of workmanship, professional development and ethical delivery. DHA Fire Stopping has a long-established track record of investing in training and qualifications across the whole organisation, from office-based administration and project teams to surveyors and on-site engineers, helping to build a diverse and highly skilled workforce within a traditionally male-dominated industry.
The company holds corporate membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) and the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM). Team members also hold a wide range of professional and vocational qualifications including Level 3 Passive Fire Protection and NEBOSH Fire Safety.
The company’s growth has been driven by both organic demand and the evolving post Grenfell regulatory environment, in which building owners, duty holders and estate teams face increasing scrutiny to demonstrate that fire safety is being actively managed, documented and independently verified.
About RHL Activities
RHL Activities is the organiser of the Weston Beach Race, one of the UK’s largest and most established off-road motorcycle events. Held annually on the sands of Weston-super-Mare, the event attracts thousands of riders and spectators from across the UK and internationally, and is recognised for its scale, organisation and focus on safety.
About 3 Flo Madison Crescent Yamaha bLU cRU
The 3 Flo Madison Crescent Yamaha bLU cRU team is Yamaha Motor UK’s official motocross team, supporting a roster of emerging riders competing at British and European championship level. Founded by former 250cc World Championship Grand Prix racer Jeff Perrett, the team focuses on developing young talent and providing a pathway through the sport at national and international level.
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