Kennet & Avon Canal Trust

We work to promote the Kennet and Avon Canal to the benefit of all its users

  • Latest News
  • About us
    • Our History
    • Trust Governance
  • Our branches
    • Bath and Bristol
    • Bradford on Avon
    • Devizes
    • Bruce Boats
    • Hungerford
    • Newbury
    • Reading
  • Book A Trip
    • Barbara McLellan – Bradford on Avon
    • Kenavon Venture – Devizes
    • The Rose – Hungerford
    • Jubilee – Newbury
    • Matilda Too – Reading
    • Bruce Boats – fully accessible day trips & holidays
  • Charter a boat
  • Things to do
    • Visit our historic pumping station
    • Visit our museum
    • Find refreshment
    • Organise a school trip
    • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
  • Crofton Beam Engines
  • Support us
    • Donate
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
  • Contact us
  • Become a member
  • AGM 2025

Trust Governance

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The Trust was formed in 1962 (having been an Association since 1951), with the aim of restoring the Kennet and Avon Canal between Bath and Reading.

After a campaign raising over £2million pounds and lots of hard work by our volunteers, the canal was formally re-opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1990. 

Today, the canal is enjoyed by many visitors from walkers, to boaters, nature lovers and cyclists. Our work has not stopped: the Trust, through its Branches in different places along the length of the canal, now works to protect, promote and enhance the canal to the benefit of all its users, the communities through which it passes, and its heritage.

Meetings

The Trust council meets virtually or in-person every two months. At each meeting, members discuss progress of various projects and issues impacting the running of the Trust. Minutes of each meeting are formally approved at the following one, here is a full list

Currently council members are:

  • Graham Puddephatt (Chairman)
  • Jerry Dixon (Treasurer)
  • Mike Bailey (Health and Safety)
  • Ali Cannon (Safeguarding)
  • Mike Corish
  • Rob Dunton
  • Paul Hanson
  • Terry Mundy
  • Dee Nix
  • Graham Snook

Trust Council Documents

We publish all our governance documents, annual reports and policies.  These include:

  • Articles of Association
  • Annual Report and Accounts
  • Full list of governance and policy documents

Volunteering

We are an organisation made up of volunteers and rely heavily on their dedication and support. We have created a handbook to help guide their involvement with the Trust.

We are always on the lookout for new volunteers and there are lots of things you can do to help. Take a look on our volunteer pages for more information.

Take a look to see what our branches are doing

  • Bath and Bristol
  • Bradford on Avon
  • Devizes
  • Crofton
  • Bruce Boats
  • Hungerford
  • Newbury
  • Reading

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latest news

Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves.

Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves.

6 May 2025

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Crofton Beam Engines and the refurbishment of “the Smithy”

Crofton Beam Engines and the refurbishment of “the Smithy”

20 April 2025

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Contact Us

Kennet and Avon Canal Trust, The Wharf, Couch Lane, Devizes, SN10 1EB

Please note that our office is only staffed on Mondays and Thursdays, 9am to 2pm.

01380 721279  admin@katrust.org.uk

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    • Latest News
    • About us
      • Our History
      • Trust Governance
    • Our branches
      • Bath and Bristol
      • Bradford on Avon
      • Devizes
      • Bruce Boats
      • Hungerford
      • Newbury
      • Reading
    • Book A Trip
      • Barbara McLellan – Bradford on Avon
      • Kenavon Venture – Devizes
      • The Rose – Hungerford
      • Jubilee – Newbury
      • Matilda Too – Reading
      • Bruce Boats – fully accessible day trips & holidays
    • Charter a boat
    • Things to do
      • Visit our historic pumping station
      • Visit our museum
      • Find refreshment
      • Organise a school trip
      • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
    • Crofton Beam Engines
    • Support us
      • Donate
      • Membership
      • Volunteer
    • Contact us
    • Become a member
    • AGM 2025