We are actively raising funds to add a new accessible electric canal boat to our current fleet of two accessible canal boats. This is just the beginning of an amazing journey towards a more sustainable and impactful future for our charity and the communities we serve!

We cannot achieve this goal without the support of our wonderful community. We invite you to join us in this fundraising effort, whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to making this dream a reality. Together, we can make our waterways more inclusive and accessible for everyone to enjoy. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for this important project. Stay tuned for more updates as we progress towards our goal!

Photo of a family, mum and dad with two teenage boys and the dad is holding a young child in his arms and he has his thumb up. They are standing next to the canal witth the front section of a blue and red canal boat in the foreground.boat in the foreground.
Photo of a CanalAbility volunteer smiling at a lady. There is a young girl and a lady. The girl is in the background smiling towards the camera. The lady is facing away from the camera and you can see her from the back. You can see they are on a canal boat.
Photo shows a young man in a hat sat in a wheelchair at the front of a canal boat. In the background you can see part of the canal with another canal boat and a red car at the side of the river.
CanalAbility volunteers taking part in training
family with young man in a wheelchair smiling in the bank of the canal with a canal boat in background
Intrepid Chelmsford City fans in white shirts gather by a welcome sign, gearing up for a 250-mile fundraising hike from Llandudno to Chippenham.
Intrepid Chelmsford City fans in white shirts gather by a welcome sign, gearing up for a 250-mile fundraising hike from Llandudno to Chippenham.
Crowd gathered around a painting displayed at an art sale showcasing works by Sue Smith.

Our dedicated volunteers have already organised a number of fundraising events and challenges, with some already underway. However, there are still more exciting events and challenges on the horizon, and we’re counting on your support to ensure their success. See below for updates:

John's 56 Miles for 56 Feet Challenge Throughout June

A man running on a treadmill in a gym, focused and determined to achieve his fitness goals.

HE DID IT!!!
John, our dedicated volunteer, not only achieved his remarkable goal of running 56 miles in June to raise funds for our new accessible electric canal boat, but he kept going! Driven by your generous donations, he continued running throughout the month, reaching a total of 85.82 miles and raising over £700 for our new accessible electric canal boat.

Charity Barn Dance - Saturday 29th June

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A huge thank you to our volunteer, Andrew, who has raised an incredible £2,000 towards our new accessible electric canal boat!
 
On the 29th of June, CanalAbility hosted a Barn Dance at the Loughton Club to support our fundraising efforts. The event was a sellout, with 100 tickets sold, and attendees had a fantastic time dancing the night away to the lively tunes of the St. George Barn Dance Band. Yeehaw! The evening raised over £2,000, including £400 from a raffle featuring fabulous prizes generously donated by local businesses.

CanalAbility Fundraising Quiz

We’d like to thank everyone who attended our fundraising quiz and so generously helped us raise a further £580. A good time was had by all, even if some of the questions were a bit tricky – they were all easy if you knew the answers! Anyway, hopefully you’ll come again next year.

Sawbridgeworth River Day

Saturday 1st June, Sheering Mill Lock, Sawbridgeworth

“Thank you to CanalAbility, volunteers and The Stort Challenger for attending our River Day today.”  Sawbridgeworth Town Council

Paula's Charity Walk

A diverse group of people with dogs and walking sticks ready to embark on a charity walk standing in front of a gate with a sign for CanalAbility. Volunteer Paula organised a fundraising charity walk with She Who Dares, a group for women of all ages and abilities who meet  to take part in new and exciting sports, activities and adventures. You can still donate here:

Sale of Paintings by Local Artist Sue Smith

A sale of paintings by talented local artist Sue Smith, held on Saturday 4th May 2024 at Parndon Wood Nature Reserve.Crowd gathered around a painting displayed at an art sale showcasing works by Sue Smith.

CANALIVAL, a Festival of Music

CANALIVAL, a Festival of Music from The Howell Collective, took place at Phoenix Live on Friday, 10th May 2024.Live performance at CANALIVAL, a Festival of Music, featuring a male and female vocalist.

2024 Hike: An Offa You Can’t Refuse

Intrepid Chelmsford City fans in white shirts gather by a welcome sign, gearing up for a 250-mile fundraising hike from Llandudno to Chippenham.From April 13th to 20th, ten determined Chelmsford City Football Club supporters embarked on an arduous 8-day, 250-mile relay walk through Wales, traversing most of Offa’s Dyke. We were deeply grateful to have been one of the charities that Offayoucantrefuse raised funds for.

Stephen's Half Marathon

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Stephen ran the Brentwood Half Marathon in March, raising money for a CanalAbility Stephen said, “This was a charity my late father (who sadly passed away recently), and family are very passionate in supporting. Please help me in supporting this charity by going onto my link, thank you.” You can still donate here:

If you would like to find out more about getting involved or making a donation contact us here: