Business and trade

Our canals and rivers are used by more people and for a wider variety of purposes than ever before.

We need to keep one eye on future possibilities, while of course preserving the historic and natural environment of our waterways.

To that end, we work with a large number of organisations across Britain in the public, private, third and voluntary sectors. It goes without saying that the money we earn is always re-invested in our canals and rivers.

Find out more about our valuable work below, as well as opportunities to get involved.

Business boating

For anyone running or considering starting a boating business on any of our canals and rivers

Estates

Our estates department look after our properties along the waterways, including historic warehouses, cottages, offices, industrial estates and land across England and Wales

Freight

Although freight is no longer the main purpose of our waterway network, there continues to be a role for freight by water

Inland Marina Development Guide

Marina development can be a complex process but we're committed to supporting developers, which is why we've put together this guide

Procurement

These pages provide you with details about our procurement team, how they operate and opportunities for working with us

Property development

Our property development team help support our waterways by identifying, improving and releasing properties with development potential

Public notices

This page contains notices published pursuant to section 121 of the Charities Act 2011, relating to proposed land disposals and or rights granted by Canal & River Trust acting as trustee of the Waterways Infrastructure Trust

Undertaking works on our property

If you are in any doubt about whether you need our approval or not, please contact us and we can advise

Utilities

While our waterways attract over 12 million visits each year, they can be used for much more than recreation

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