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The charity making life better by water

Where we work

We’re the charity protecting and improving 2,000 miles of canals and navigable rivers across England and Wales.

This includes major docks, reservoirs, and historic assets for the benefit of everyone.

From waterways at the heart of cities, such as Birmingham, London, Bristol, Gloucester, Manchester, Nottingham, Liverpool, Sheffield and Leeds to rural waterways that connect towns, villages and landscapes, our network benefits people, places and nature in many ways. We provide spaces to enjoy on the towpath and on the water, support wildlife, and even supply drinking water, playing an important role in everyday life.

Every metre, mile and canal has a local story. Across the North, Midlands, South and Wales, our regional directors and their teams work with communities, volunteers, boaters, funders and businesses to care for local waterways and help people, places and nature thrive.

Our canal and river network

Discover all of the canals and rivers in our care

Boating our waterways

All you need to know about boating, including licences, mooring and stoppages

Partner with us

More about our partnerships, and how we can work together

Want to volunteer with us?

We offer a variety of roles and locations - check out our opportunities

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