River Thames community projects benefit from grants

The Waterways Trust’s Thames Appeal, supported by the Environment Agency, provides grants for environmental, activity, education and access projects on and near the River Thames to encourage more people to make use of this magnificent waterway.

Joanne Darlington, Head of (Development England & Wales) for The Waterways Trust, said:

"The River Thames has a special place in many people’s hearts and we are very grateful to our supporters for their donations. These donations enable us to fund schemes that use the river to enrich people’s lives by enhancing the natural environment, improving access and raising awareness of the Thames from Teddington to Cricklade.

River can enrich people's lives

"We have been raising money for the upper reaches of the River Thames since 2002, and are delighted to be able to continue to support the work of organisations both large and small to care for and promote England’s best known river so more people can enjoy it."

Projects benefiting from funding this year:

• Henley on Thames Lions Club
• Cookham Reach Sailing Club
• Goring Thames Sailing Club
• Rivertime Boat Trust (based at the River & Rowing Museum, Henley)
• Maidenhead Lions Club
• River Thames Boat Project (based in Richmond)
• Abingdon Rowing Club
• River Thames Alliance
• River Thames Society (based in Oxford)
• River Thames User Group (based in Oxford)
• Mikron Theatre Company
• Childe-Beale Trust (Beale Park Thames Boat Show)

The Waterways Trust’s Small Grants Scheme is open for applications from November 2009 until February 2010. For information on the grant scheme, eligibility and how to apply see: www.thewaterwaystrust.org.uk/grants