The Basingstoke Canal Society (BCS) are guardians of the Basingstoke Canal and have been promoting and campaigning for its future since 1966. The Basingstoke Canal Authority, which is responsible for the upkeep of the canal, reports that it continues to struggle to raise the funding needed to maintain the Canal and currently faces a shortfall of over £100,000 . The BCS warns that the survival of the Canal is at risk. As such it has taken action to involve the Community and local businesses with their campaign ‘Keep your Canal Alive’. You can become a member for £15 per year or make a one-off donation. Visit basingstoke-canal.org.uk/keep-your-canal-alive for more information.
Charlotte Rodgers (Press & Marketing, BCS) said;
The Basingstoke Canal Society are guardians of the Basingstoke Canal and have been promoting and campaigning for it’s future since 1966. It’s a wonderful organisation and many people involved have been so since the very beginning so we have a lot of knowledgeable local people in our midst.
The Basingstoke Canal Authority who are responsible for the upkeep of the canal continues to face funding cuts by cash strapped councils and funding has been reduced further leaving a £120,000 shortfall so the survival of the Canal is at risk.
We are already taking action to involve the Community and local businesses with our campaign ‘Keep your Canal Alive’.
The BCS currently has over 290 volunteers doing over 28,000 hours work per year. Volunteers are critical to keeping the canal alive and available to all to use for exercise, sport, relaxation, etc. It’s a fantastic local amenity but without our collective help is at risk of falling back into disuse.
Below are some of the exciting and vital key role vacancies which we urgently require volunteers for.
You can also find details on our website :-
https://basingstoke-canal.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteering-roles
- Project Leaders
- Fundraisers (particularly donations and legacies)
- Marketing Coordinator
- IT Support (particularly web and Google Suite)
- Building and Coordinating links with local businesses
If not volunteering, then local people can be part of the Basingstoke Canal Society by becoming a member for as little as £15 a year. Members get regular updates on our work as well as a free trip on one of our members’ evening boat excursions.
There is plenty of information on our website so please do take a look – www.basingstoke-canal.org.uk
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/basingstokecs
Twitter – The Basingstoke Canal Society (@BasingstokeCS) / X (twitter.com)
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/basingstoke-canal-society
Instagram – The Basingstoke Canal Society (@basingstoke_canal_society) • Instagram photos and videos
