2. About us

How we are run

We give opportunities to those who want a greater role in the care of their local canals and rivers. We work with a number of groups and individuals to provide communities and organisations with a dedicated workforce, brimming with expertise and experience.

In this section of the website you can find out more about our trustees, council, waterway regions and any meetings taking place.

Council Meeting in Birmingham, September 2018

Council members

There are up to 50 members of the council. Find out how they are involved with the Trust.
A row of moored boats

Board of Trustees

Find out more about our trustees and their work towards our charitable objectives.
Colourful National Waterways Museum boat with traditional decoration

Executive team

Want to know more about our executive team? Read more to discover who they are and where they've come from.
National Advisory Groups

National Advisory Groups

Find out more about our eight advisory groups and how they support us.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Bwrdd Glandŵr Cymru

Read more about how the social, economic, political and cultural life of Wales is supported.
A flower by the side of the road in Camden

National Users' Forum

Keep up-to-date with strategic developments within the Trust.
Boating in Wales

Regional advisory boards

There are six regional advisory boards covering our six regions - find out who sits on them here
Swan on water with reflection

Meetings

Here you can find out about upcoming local and national meetings, as well as details and notes of past meetings.
Lots of hire boats on the move

Regional advisory board vacancies

We have lots of board membership vacancies available. Check out your local region's board to find out more