New Landing Stage & Floating Pontoons on River Thames at Elmbridge Canoe Club , Surrey
Amount awarded : £ 6,000
Scott Hynds of the club said “ The new landing stage is a floating one rather than fixed , so this means we have a constant height all year round . This makes entry and exit easier and safer , and the two different levels mean it ’ s suitable for paddlers of all ages and stages . This wouldn ’ t have been feasible without help from the Canoe Foundation grant , so a big thanks from the whole club .”
New slipway at Ruby ’ s Yard on historic Coventry Canal
Amount awarded : £ 5,000
Director Jacky Gordon said , “ The grant enabled us to restore the old eroded concrete slipway and provide a new access and destination point for recreational paddling . New paddlers can experience the fun of paddling and try out short and easy trails along a lovely lock-free rural stretch of the canal . It provides a secure , private place where clubs and families can socialise . The grant helped us establish Ruby ’ s Yard as a base for volunteering and environmental education so we can all enjoy this green corridor .”
Improved Landing Platform on the River Severn at Hampton Loade , Shropshire
Amount awarded : £ 5,000
This grant helped install a replacement jetty on the River Severn at picturesque Hampton Loade in Shropshire . Pete Lambert , Land and Water Team Manager at Shropshire Wildlife Trust , said : “ Since the installation of the improved landing platform , we ’ ve seen regular use and it ’ s helped make the Hampton Loade location become a popular stopping and starting point on the river . We hope the landing stage will continue to provide support for river exploration for years to come .”
Buzz Active ( East Sussex County Council ) – River Bank and Access Improvements
Amount awarded : £ 5,000
This grant was awarded for river bank access improvements at the beautiful Meanders in Seven Sisters Country Park . The work is to prevent erosion and ensure the public have good access to the water .
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New hoist at Calvert Trust , Exmoor
Amount awarded : £ 4,000
Looking forward to 2023
With our new funding window opening on 15 February , we ’ re looking forward to helping out a wide range of paddling projects across the UK . If you have a project that you think we could help with , we ’ d love to hear from you !
The Dipper Hoist was fitted on a small pontoon used by this North Devon charity and will help to ensure differently abled guests can enjoy canoeing and other adventurous experiences . Nick Austin , Head Instructor says : “ Having this fantastic donation from the Canoe Foundation means we can invest in new adaptive equipment like the Dipper Hoist ; and open up possibilities for people with a varying range of needs to get out on the water .”
Canoe Focus Early Spring 2023