Since 2012, players of the Postcode Lottery have been instrumental in helping us care for and enhance 2,000 miles of canals and rivers across England and Wales.
Thanks to this fantastic support, we’ve been able to deliver vital work that helps us to preserve and transform our historic canals into places where people can spend time, connect with nature and take a break from the everyday.
With over £26 million in funding awarded to date, players of the Postcode Lottery have supported a variety of important projects, with 250 projects and 40 programmes delivered. Funds are awarded by the Postcode Earth Trust.
Some of these include:
- Heritage infrastructure works on the Cathedral of the Canals, Anderton Boat Lift and Tees Barrage, as well as vital lock gate replacements, bridge repairs, and reservoir maintenance.
- Our Explorer's educational programme
- Let's! participation programmes including Let’s Fish
- Community Roots - our national community outreach programme
- Nature projects
- Water Safety
- Waterways art
- Digitising historic artefacts in our collection at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port
Campbell Robb, our chief executive, said: "This year marks the 15th year of support from Postcode Lottery players, and we're proud to celebrate everything that support has helped achieve. From regenerating historic canals and helping nature thrive to creating more opportunities for people to enjoy and connect with their local waterways, players have made a lasting difference. Together, these achievements are helping us create living waterways that transform places and enrich lives.”
