Canal and River Trust volunteers

Oustanding! West Midlands canal volunteers

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March 25, 2026

The Canal & River Trust has recognised the contribution of volunteers across the West Midlands in its annual awards scheme, supported by The Marsh Charitable Trust. The awards highlight individuals and teams supporting canal operations, environment and community engagement. Volunteering plays a key role in supporting organisations across the country, and the Canal & River…
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Can you lend the trust a hand?

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March 24, 2026

THE Canal & River Trust needs more hands on deck and is inviting people to discover a host of ways to give some time canalside in their local community. Built by hand 250 years ago as the freight arteries that fuelled the Industrial Revolution, canals don’t look after themselves, and generations of people have played…
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VOLUNTEERING EXCELLENCE on nation’s canals

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December 31, 2025

Volunteering has been one of the standout success stories of the Canal & River Trust since it was formed in 2012. Today, around 5,500 volunteers regularly give their time to support the charity’s work, contributing nearly three-quarters of a million volunteer hours in the past financial year alone. Reflecting both this growth and the increasing…
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