National Community Boats Association

The National Community Boats Association or NCBA is a charity that provides support to Community Boating Organisations. Its does this primarily through training support but also by representing the interests of the member projects with the Canal and River Trust. The NCBA administers systems to help promote the safe use of the inland waterways. Its qualifications are recognised by the Canal and River Trust which allows Community Boating organisations to operate boats which carry up to 12 passengers.

A small selection of our member's details are shown below

The Baldwin Trust

The Baldwin Trust is a charitable organisation staffed by volunteers who offer waterway outings on the River Soar, Leicestershire, for community or family groups. Wheelchair and limited mobility accessible with ramps, lifts and spacious cabins.

Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust

The Mary Sunley 2 is a community canal boat which aims to take groups of disadvantaged people or people who would otherwise not get the opportunity for trips on the Macclesfield Canal. Our boat is a 62ft purpose built vessel which can take up to 12 passengers. We have a lift so can include up to 4 wheelchairs on our trips. A typical trip lasts 4 hours and runs from our base in Highter Poynton to Marple and back along the Macclesfield Canal. The boat is operated by volunteers.

Pamela May 2

Droitwich Waterways (Pamela May) Trust runs Pamela May 2 which was launched in May 2019, a 50’ narrowboat, electrically driven. She has a wheelchair lift and disable accessible toilet facilities. The trust’s aim is to promote the preservation of the Droitwich Canals, and to promote the enhancement of its environment by taking groups along these beautiful canals. Bookings are welcomed from Care, Residential, and Nursing Homes, Day Centres and Special Interest Group, Social groups and families.

CanalAbility

We are a registered charity which provides fully adapted and accessible canal boats to enable people with disabilities to enjoy relaxing, and uplifting, holidays and day trips on the river. Our boats are adapted not only so that people with mobility difficulties can get on to and around the boats but also offer facilities such as remote steering so that they are able to actively participate in the boating activity.

NCBA Training

Training is provided by NCBA projects know as Accredited Training Centres. The ATC has available to it one or more NCBA Trainers who can deliver the NCBA courses. Normally an ATC undertakes all its own training but will often run courses for external people. If you are not attached to a project and require training please contact an ATC in you area. These can be found on the Projects page.

Public Course Information

From time to time details of public training course places are made avaiailable here.

National Community Boats Association

A small selection of our member's details are shown below

NCBA Training

Public Course Information

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