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We're the charity for canals

We're here for your first glimpse of a kingfisher, opening your first lock gate, for feeding the ducks with grandma, and for relaxing walkies with your furry best friend.

Help protect canals

Our canal network is a national treasure. Alongside thousands of passionate volunteers and donors, we ensure heritage and nature thrive side by side.

By helping us protect canals, you're keeping them alive for future generations.

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    We're the charity for everyday adventures.

    For nature.

    For strolls, saddles, boats, paddles.

    For keeping history alive.

    We're the charity for canals.

    Your support helps us protect the 2,000 miles of canals and rivers you love.

    Help protect canals at canalrivertrust.org.uk

Ways you can help

Our canals face the challenges of extreme weather events, rising costs, and the wear and tear of time. As a charity, our canals need your support more than ever to stay open and alive.

You can help protect our canals in many ways, from volunteering and subscribing to our newsletter to following us on social media, donating and sharing our work.

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