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Canoe Foundation funds new Hoist at Calvert Trust Exmoor

A new hoist, funded by the Canoe Foundation on behalf of Calvert Trust Exmoor, has been installed at Wistlandpound Reservoir ...

New Canoe Foundation Funding Window Opening in February 2023!

The Canoe Foundation is pleased to announce that our new funding window will open on 15 February 2023! If you ...
Ruby's Yard Coventry Canal

New slipway now complete at Ruby’s Yard on Coventry Canal

The Canoe Foundation is pleased to announce that work has now completed at Ruby's Yard on the Coventry Canal to ...
grant funding applications open

NEW Canoe Foundation funding pot open for applications

The latest round of grant funding from the Canoe Foundation is now live. If you have a project in need ...
plan your 2022 paddle

Plan your 2022 paddle at one of these new points

Despite the circumstances we all found ourselves in during 2021, 9 projects were completed last year. These projects are now ...
YMCA Fairthorn Manor

YMCA Fairthorne Manor site improvements completed

Earlier in the year, YMCA Fairthorne Manor received a £5,000 grant from the Canoe Foundation.  We're now pleased to announce ...
hoveton wetlands paddler access

Work completes at Hoveton Wetlands Nature Trail for paddler access

The Canoe Foundation are pleased to announce that works on the Hoveton Wetlands to spruce up access to the Hoveton ...
llandysul paddlers

Work completes at Llandysul Paddlers Site to improve river access and stop the spread

The Canoe Foundation is pleased to announce the funded work at Llandysul for the Llandysul paddlers has now been completed ...
media and press for fundraising

How to: Make the most of media and press for fundraising

These days, raising money isn't just about shaking your collection bucket on the high street asking for donations. There's a ...
legacy donation leave a gift in your will

Legacy Donations: Leave a gift in your Will

The Canoe Foundation is a UK wide charity, dedicated to improving places to paddle. Since 2021 the Foundation has linked ...
grant funding autumn

Over £50,000 awarded in grant funding to projects this Autumn

The Canoe Foundation is pleased to announce that over £50,000 has been awarded to local projects for sustainable access developments ...
cardiff white water centre

New Pontoon Access installed by Cardiff International White Water Centre

Cardiff International White Water Centre was awarded a £10,000 grant back in February 2021 to aid with reaching more ethnically ...

Biblins Youth Campsite complete funded works to access River Wye

The Canoe Foundation is pleased to announce that the grant funded works at the Biblins Youth Campsite on the River ...
Tresseck Campsite

Tresseck Campsite works complete with Canoe Foundation Funding

Canoe Foundation funded work has now been completed at the Tresseck Campsite. In February 2021, the Foundation agreed to donate ...
canoe foundation grant funding February 2021

Canoe Foundation awards over £85,000 in grant funding for recent projects

Over the last 12 months, the Canoe Foundation has awarded more than £85,000 in grants to local projects to improve ...
Rudyard Lake

New pontoon installed at Rudyard Lake, Staffordshire

The Canoe Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of a new pontoon and canoe trail app at Rudyard Lake ...
donations

Donations: Where does my money go?

We know that giving money to charity can raise the question, “where does my money ACTUALLY go?” We’re hoping this ...
funding a paddling project

Paddling Projects: Other Sources of Funding Available

Here at the Canoe Foundation we have specific aims for projects which we consider funding. However, we’re aware that there ...
top tips for taking photos

Top tips for taking photos of your new launch pad

So you’ve had your new launch pad/steps/path installed and you want to show it off to its best potential for ...
secure match funding

Top tips to secure match funding for your project

So, you’ve got an amazing idea for the area you paddle in, or perhaps your club or group wants to ...
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