Appeal launched on ‘Giving Tuesday’
SMALL waterway-based charities could benefit from a fundraising appeal launched by the Canal & River Trust on Giving Tuesday (May 5), the global day of giving and unity.
The Waterway Charities Appeal will provide support for many small community-based charities at a time when, without help, the coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating impact on them.
Announcing that he would be donating 20% of his salary for the first three months of the year to the appeal, Richard Parry, chief executive of the Canal & River Trust, said: “There are dozens of amazing small charities operating across our network who share our belief in the profound impact that waterways have on so many people’s lives.
“These charities need our collective support at a time when their survival is jeopardised by the disruption caused by the current crisis, which has vastly reduced their activity and funding.
“I hope that those able to during this pandemic will contribute to help provide much-needed funds, so these precious charities are able to play their part in supporting people on the other side of this pandemic.”
He continued: “From the community boats giving trips to the disadvantaged or those with disabilities, to the activity centres that provide chance for local children and young people in some of the most deprived parts of the country to become active and engaged, what they all have in common is that they carry out their invaluable work on our wonderful waterways.
“Together I hope we can support them in these uncertain times, so they can resume their vital work once this crisis abates.”
To donate, visit https:// justgiving.com/campaign/ waterwaycharitiesappeal – 100% of your donation will be distributed by the Canal & River Trust in small grants to local waterway-based community charities to ensure they can continue to operate in the months and years ahead.
Details of how charities can apply for funding from the Waterway Charities Appeal will be available on the trust’s website at www.canalrivertrust.org.uk