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

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.

Sovini - Pride of Sefton

'Pride 2' is 60ft long and 12ft wide, with a fully heated, open plan design incorporating movable furniture for 'board room' of 'cafe-style' layout. It is ideal for a family get-together, social activities, private/business meetings, interviews, staff training, etc. There is a fully fitted galley kitchen consisting of a four-ringed cooker, fridge, two microwave ovens.

Truman Enterprise Narrowboat Trust

Our Aims & Objectives. To provide affordable day trips on the canals for community groups and families with members who are elderly, disabled, unwell or disadvantaged. To give an opportunity for people who are mostly from urban areas to experience the countryside and inland waterways. To provide accredited crew training courses for trust volunteers,groups of young people,group leaders and members of the public. To provide volunteering opportunities for people from all walks of life.

Canal Connections

At Canal Connections CIC we explore the opportunities for social regeneration presented through the waterways and its environs by the innovative engagement of individuals, families, communities and organisations (corporate, statutory and voluntary) whilst enhancing the built and natural heritage of that environment.

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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