The charity making life better by water
Making life better by water
When you join over 38,000 Friends of the Canal & River Trust, you're helping to protect 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales.
Every penny of your monthly gift will be spent on our work that helps keep canals and rivers open and alive.
From environmental projects supporting our native wildlife to maintenance work preserving historical assets, your support will make a big difference.
Make a lasting impact to canals and rivers when you become a Friend today.
Canals are alive. Alive with hundreds of species, over 200 years of history, and memories made by millions.
A 2,000-mile network where you can relax and connect with nature, they hold a special place in so many hearts. But they can't take care of themselves.
Storms, droughts and natural erosion put our waterways at serious risk. Without constant care, we could lose them entirely.
We are the charity keeping canals alive. But we can't do it without you.
Whether the canal is your daily commute or your weekend sanctuary, your support helps make sure future generations can enjoy these precious places too.
Please help keep the wonder alive for everyone, forever.
As a Friend, you’ll receive:
We’re so proud to be Friends, because you can see the nature you’re protecting, the towpaths you’re repairing and the difference you’re making.
could help transform blue and green canal spaces in our towns and cities, making urban living better for everyone
could help create vital habitats for wildlife, helping nature quickly spread along the canal banks and into the heart of our cities
could help make our canals and rivers cleaner and safer for everyone delivering greater wellbeing to millions
I’m a Friend to canals because they help to keep me connected to nature, industry, and the people I love. They’ve always been a big part of my life.
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