Scottish Waterways Trust

Scottish Waterways Trust
Predecessor The Waterways Trust
Formation 2000 (as part of The Waterways Trust
2012 (as an independent charity)
Type Charitable trust
Purpose "By connecting people with the heritage, wildlife and green open spaces of Scotland's canals through innovative projects, SWT inspires people to get active, improve their health and mental well-being, employment prospects and community life."[1]
Headquarters Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk
Region served
Scotland
Key people

HRH The Prince of Wales
(Patron)
Ross Martin CBE
(Chairman of the Board of Trustees)

Karen Moore
(Chief Executive)
Main organ
 Board of Trustees
Website www.scottishwaterwaystrust.org.uk

The Scottish Waterways Trust is an independent registered charity, established as part of The Waterways Trust in 2000. In 2012 The Waterways Trust merged its operations in England and Wales with the Canal & River Trust, and the organisation in Scotland became an independent charity.

The trust works with partners to see the Scottish waterway network supported, valued and enjoyed by a wide audience. Its patron is HRH The Prince of Wales.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "New Chair and Trustees to steer Scottish Waterways Trust through Ambitious Growth". Scottish Waterways Trust. 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  • Official website
  • "Scottish Waterways Trust, Registered Charity no. SC043477". Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.
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