Lead Sponsor
Funds the full mission or the majority of it. Recognition can be attached to Project Cargo as the main logistics sponsor.
Mission 07 · Let's move
Project Cargo
Transport crates, robot movement, packing and secure logistics
Project Cargo makes ReBourne Robotics mobile. It funds the crates, trolleys, straps, covers, locks, packing systems and inventory tools needed to move a large robot, mobile pit, batteries, tools and displays safely between school, events and competitions.
Indicative mission range
Safe packing, transport and event logistics
£1.5k–£4k
07Launch mission
50–70kgRobot movement planning
8–12Transport crate target
Every tripPack, move, check
Mission aim
Move like a professional team.
For people new to FRC: a team does not just transport a robot. It transports a pit, tools, batteries, spare parts, signage, laptops, PPE, bumpers and student equipment. Good logistics protect the robot and reduce stress at events.
What this mission achieves
Project Cargo gives ReBourne a proper packing and transport system. It means equipment is protected, labelled, secure, easy to move and easy to check before and after every event.
Creates a safe transport system for the robot, pit kit, batteries, tools and displays.
Funds crates, trolleys, straps, locks, covers and protective packing materials.
Supports student logistics skills: inventory, loading plans, equipment checks and event readiness.
Reduces the chance of damaged, missing or disorganised equipment during competitions and outreach.
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Cargo
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Co-Sponsor
Contributes towards the mission alongside other supporters. This route makes the project accessible to smaller local sponsors.
In-Kind
Donates specific equipment, transport help, storage, printing, logistics advice or other practical support.
Cargo zones
Six parts of moving safely.
Project Cargo is a practical logistics system: pack it, label it, secure it, move it, check it and protect it.
Crates
Heavy-duty boxes for tools, electrical kit, signage, PPE, consumables and spares.
StorageTransport
Trolleys
Platform trolleys and sack trucks to move crates, pit kit and heavy items safely.
MovementManual handling
Securing
Ratchet straps, bungees, locks and tie-down systems to prevent movement and damage.
SecureProtect
Protection
Moving blankets, foam inserts, covers and weather protection for robot and equipment.
PaddingWeather
Inventory
Labels, QR codes and checklists so the team knows what is packed, missing or delivered.
ChecklistsSystems
Loading
A clear loading plan for robot, pit, batteries, tools and sponsor displays.
PlanningEvents
What this funds
Logistics kit with examples.
These are example or comparable items from reputable UK suppliers. Final choices should match the actual pit layout, vehicle space, storage available at BSG and the way the robot is transported.
| Item / need | Why it matters | Suggested quantity | Estimated cost | Donation type | Example / comparable link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy-duty storage crates | Transport-ready boxes for tools, electrical kit, safety equipment, print materials and robot spares. | 8–12 | £250–£600 | Financial or in-kind | B&Q storage boxes |
| Really Useful Boxes / stackable organisers | Clear, stackable storage helps students quickly find and check small kit. | Assorted | £150–£400 | Financial or in-kind | Really Useful Products |
| Platform trolley | Moves crates, pit boxes and heavy items between school, vehicle, venue and pit. | 1–2 | £100–£350 | Financial or in-kind | Machine Mart platform trucks |
| Sack truck / folding hand truck | Useful for moving stacked boxes, folded pit equipment and heavy awkward items. | 1–2 | £80–£220 | Financial or in-kind | Screwfix sack trucks |
| Ratchet straps | Secures robot, pit equipment and crates during loading and transport. | 8–12 | £60–£180 | Financial or in-kind | Screwfix ratchet straps |
| Moving blankets / protective covers | Protects robot, pit boards, banners and tool storage from scratches during movement. | 6–10 | £80–£220 | Financial or in-kind | Amazon UK moving blankets |
| Foam inserts / packing foam | Protects cameras, electronics, chargers, displays and delicate components. | Assorted | £80–£250 | Financial | Polymax foam |
| Weatherproof covers | Protects kit during loading and unloading in typical UK weather. | 2–4 | £60–£180 | Financial | Screwfix tarpaulins |
| Padlocks and cable locks | Secures crates, tools and equipment during events and transport. | 8–15 | £80–£250 | Financial or in-kind | Screwfix padlocks |
| Inventory labels and QR stickers | Links boxes to packing lists, checklists or live inventory sheets. | 1 system | £50–£150 | Financial or print donation | Vistaprint custom stickers |
| Label printer and spare label tape | Allows the team to label crates, tools, cables and packing systems as the pit grows. | 1 | £60–£180 | Financial or in-kind | Amazon UK label printer examples |
| Luggage / hanging scales | Helps check the weight of crates or travel loads before trips. | 1–2 | £20–£60 | Financial | Amazon UK luggage scales |
| Loading gloves and high-vis accessories | Supports safe loading and unloading during early mornings, evenings and busy event venues. | Assorted | £80–£200 | Financial or in-kind | Screwfix hi-vis vests |
| Transport documentation folder | Stores packing lists, loading diagrams, contact information, risk assessments and emergency details. | 1–2 | £30–£100 | Financial | Amazon UK document wallets |
| Logistics contingency | Allows for extra crates, replacement wheels, unexpected transport needs or event-specific requirements. | 1 pot | £300–£600 | Financial | ReBourne partner page |
Mission budget
Mission range: £1.5k–£4k.
Project Cargo is the practical mission that stops expensive equipment becoming lost, damaged, unsafe or stressful to move. Sponsors can support individual logistics items, contribute towards the mission, or help fund the full transport and packing setup.
| Budget line | Estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core logistics setup | from £1.5k | Supports the essential crates, labels, straps and movement equipment needed for a functional transport system. |
| Enhanced logistics setup | up to £4k | Creates a more complete transport system with stronger storage, protection, inventory and movement equipment. |
| Indicative mission range | £1.5k–£4k | A practical sponsorship range for the logistics and transport mission. |
| Lean co-sponsor contribution | £150+ | Could fund straps, labels, locks, document wallets, packing materials or a useful part of the logistics system. |
| Major co-sponsor contribution | £750+ | Could fund a crate system, platform trolley, protective transport package or a major part of the mission. |
| Full Project Cargo sponsorship | £1.5k–£4k | Funds the mission as a whole, with final spend depending on in-kind donations, school stock and final transport requirements. |
£150+
Funds labels, locks, straps, document wallets or protective packing materials.
£750+
Funds a crate system, platform trolley or full transport protection package.
£1.5k–£4k
Fully funds Mission 07 as the named Project Cargo Sponsor, depending on the final kit route and in-kind support secured.
Student impact
Logistics is engineering too.
Project Cargo teaches students that professional teams plan how equipment moves, how risks are reduced and how systems stay reliable under pressure.
Planning
Students learn loading plans, inventory systems, transport checklists and event preparation routines.
Ownership
Students take responsibility for equipment, packing, checking and returning kit in a professional condition.
Reliability
A good logistics system means the right tools, batteries, signs and spares arrive when the team needs them.
Cargo pathway
From school base to competition pit.
The same system should work for school showcases, outreach events and full competition travel.
Map
Identify every item that needs to travel: robot, pit, batteries, tools, displays, PPE and student materials.
Pack
Create labelled boxes, protective packing, QR inventories and loading diagrams.
Move
Use trolleys, straps, covers and manual-handling routines to move kit safely.
Check
Use departure and return checklists so equipment is not lost, damaged or forgotten.
Sponsor this mission
Help us move.
Project Cargo can be supported as a whole mission, co-sponsored alongside other supporters, or backed through donated logistics equipment and services. Every contribution helps ReBourne move safely and professionally between school, outreach events and competitions.
Lead Project Sponsor recognition for funding the full mission or the majority of it.
Project Co-Sponsor recognition for contributing towards the mission alongside others.
In-Kind Supporter recognition for donating crates, trolleys, straps, storage, transport support or logistics expertise.
Logo space on this mission page and ReBourne partner page.
Logo on transport crates, loading documentation or logistics signage where appropriate.
Opportunity to support logistics, storage, transport planning or in-kind equipment donations.
Visible association with professional team operations and student leadership.
Mission
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