Our Vision
The NCBA’s vision is a network of well resourced, well managed community boating organisations that promote access to UK waterways as well as promoting the safe use of community boats as a resource available for the benefit of disadvantaged and excluded groups in ways that promote social cohesion, protect the environment and support economic regeneration.
Our Objectives
- To build an effective network of community boating organisations within the UK, to enable positive boating opportunities for the community.
- To provide organisational support for community boating organisations within the UK to build capacity at the local and regional level and to ensure there is a clear pathway for development.
- To promote community involvement and togetherness of diverse groups of people
- To provide training and support opportunities for excluded and/or disadvantaged people within the community as part of a wider pathway to work experience and/or employment.
- To set, train and monitor quality standards for community boating in the UK, including specific boating safety standards.
- To promote the work of community boating organisations as a positive leisure experience for all of the community.
- To work strategically for the national community boating community and where appropriate in partnership with other organisations to promote the benefits of waterways regeneration and influence relevant public policy.