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CANAL & RIVER TRUST

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Founded

2004-01-01

Website

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk

Articles

1149 Articles

Category

Water Transportation Services, Not Elsewhere Classified

Amusement and Recreation Services, Not Elsewhere Classified

Museums and Art Galleries

Membership Organizations, Not Elsewhere Classified

Description

We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Our research findings are showing that spending time by water, whether it be your lunchbreak, daily commute or just a weekend stroll, really does make us feel happier and healthier. With ever increasing rates of obesity and stress and declining mental health in the UK, we believe we are uniquely placed to make a significant contribution to improving the wellbeing of millions of people. Many of the waterways we care for run through some of our country’s most deprived and multi-cultural urban communities where access to quality green space is scarce. That’s why, at Canal & River Trust, our passionate team are working with volunteers and communities across England and Wales to transform their canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better. We know this will bring wellbeing opportunities to millions.

Articles

Green Flag status awarded to Foxton Locks and 25 miles of Leicestershire waterways

2023-07-24 (harboroughmail.co.uk)

Green Flag status awarded to Foxton Locks and 25 miles of Leicestershire waterways

It recognises well-managed parks and green spaces across the country

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Canal and River Trust workers secure 8.2% pay rise

2023-04-20 (civilsociety.co.uk)

Canal and River Trust workers secure 8.2% pay rise

Canal and River Trust staff have accepted a pay offer from the charity, after union negotiations. In 2022, workers were offered an increase of 5.5%, made up of a 4% interim award in June and an extra 1.5% in October. UNISON said 83% of members rejected it so it negotiate a new pay deal. After

Read more
Welsh Refugee Council wins Grand Prix Charity Film of the Year

2023-03-23 (fundraising.co.uk)

Welsh Refugee Council wins Grand Prix Charity Film of the Year

This year’s Charity Film Awards saw the Grand Prix Charity Film of the Year go to the Welsh Refugee Council, and the Grand Prix People’s Choice Award won by Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys.

Read more
Tommy Higson named Volunteer of the Year at North West Canal Volunteering Awards

2022-10-01 (rochdaleonline.co.uk)

Tommy Higson named Volunteer of the Year at North West Canal Volunteering Awards

Tommy Higson, from Rochdale, a lead volunteer with the Canal & River Trust, has been named Volunteer of the Year at the...

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This East Lancs canal has been crowned as one of the best in the North West

2022-08-22 (lancashiretelegraph.co.uk)

This East Lancs canal has been crowned as one of the best in the North West

A canal between Burnley and Blackburn has won a prestigious award for being one of the very best in the North West.

Read more
£500M Canal & River Trust engineering deal awarded to Kier and J N Bentley

2022-08-10 (newcivilengineer.com)

£500M Canal & River Trust engineering deal awarded to Kier and J N Bentley

The pair will deliver the work, which is valued at up to £500M, over a four year period but the cont...

Read more
Charity celebrates 20th anniversary of Rochdale Canal restoration - the ‘Everest of canals’

2022-07-05 (rochdaleonline.co.uk)

Charity celebrates 20th anniversary of Rochdale Canal restoration - the ‘Everest of canals’

Britain’s first trans-Pennine canal, the Rochdale Canal, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its full restoration this...

Read more
Charity celebrates 20th anniversary of Rochdale Canal restoration

2022-07-02 (oldham-chronicle.co.uk)

Charity celebrates 20th anniversary of Rochdale Canal restoration

Britain’s first trans-Pennine canal, the Rochdale Canal, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its full restoration this...

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Celebrating volunteer award in Wales & South West | Canal ...

2021-12-21 (canalrivertrust.org.uk)

Celebrating volunteer award in Wales & South West | Canal ...

More news. Consultation on managing mooring space in inner London. 21 December 2021. Anderton Boat Lift celebrates restoration 20th anniversary. 17 December 2021. Nottingham Canal volunteer nets top award. 17 December 2021.

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