A day of brightness
Enjoy a day of sharing, creating memories and taking part in a variety of enjoyable activities. Open to all. All funds raised go towards supporting the work of Peter Le Marchant Trust Read more
We recently had the pleasure of hosting a team from @pwc_uk for an Employee Volunteering Day at Peter Le Marchant Trust. The feedback we received was heartwarming and inspiring: One of the team members shared: "We were so pleased to be able to volunteer at such an amazing charity like Peter Le Marchant Trust. The work Peter Le Marchant Trust does is very inspiring and all of the team there are such fantastic advocates with a true passion for sharing their love of the waterways!" Read more
Woodthorpe Lodge Care Home in Loughborough had a lovely Wellbeing trip on our canal boat Serenade on Monday the 1st of July. The passengers kindly presented our hard working volunteer crew with a gift set. The picture below shows Vanessa Ametrine from Woodthorpe Lodge Care Home presenting the gift set to our crew member Paul Oakley. Read more
Relax! Enjoy a 2½ hour guided sewing session about our boat. Learn how to embroider using a hoop whilst taking in the picturesque views along the canal. All materials supplies, including hoop, thread and materials. Various festive designs - choose on the day. Only £17 per person. Read more
Grappling hooks at the ready - the pirates are back for 2024!! Come and join us along the waterways this August with our special one hour pirate themed canal boat trips. Only £12 per person. These trips are very popular - please book early to avoid disappointment! Read more
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Jubilee is our new, purpose-built boat designed for fully-accessible self-hire holidays, complete with skipper if you need. Read more
Recharge with one of our restorative activities to support positive mental health. Read more
Corporate fundraising is a great way of boosting morale, creating a team spirit, increasing your public profile, and ticking the corporate social responsibility box, all whilst having some fun. Read more
Partnerships with us offer more than fundraising ventures! We provide workplace opportunities and employee volunteering days, as well as unique corporate canal boat trips. Read more
We received the following feedback from the Prince's Trust in 2022 following their participation at the Trust Read more
The Trust’s work has a positive impact on everyone, from those who sail on the boats, to the volunteers who make it happen, and particularly on the young people learning the ropes. Read more here about their progress and their experiences at the Trust. Read more
Unbox Your Future offers young people a stimulating 4-week training programme that helps them learn about working in an organisation like the Peter Le Marchant Trust. Students discuss roles and responsibilities, and learn hospitality skills that they then use on an actual boat trip. Read more
We team up with other organisations including the Canal and River Trust, the National Citizen Service, Prince’s Trust and Loughborough Sea Cadets to facilitate an exciting range of opportunities. This might include a series of workshops and passenger experiences, to teaching young people about the history of canals and boats and what it takes to keep them shipshape. This year, we have another action-packed schedule of events. Read more
We launched our 'Young People's Project' in 2018 to encourage young people to get involved in volunteering. We’re always on the lookout for mentors to help in these areas. Please contact us if you’d like to get involved. Read more
Increase your confidence, boost your self-esteem, develop social skills, and enhance your CV with solid work experience by choosing to volunteer as little or as much time as you’d like. Here are just some of the activities you can get involved in: Crewing on boat trips Painting Gardening Boat maintenance Towpath litter picking Event preparation Fundraising activities For more information, contact us. We’d love to hear from you. Read more
Jubilee is ideal for families and groups wanting the freedom to meander along the canals at their own pace. It is available for holidays throughout the year. Make a booking here. Read more
Jubilee is specially designed for wheelchair access and suitable for most. It has an open-plan bathroom, mobile flushable toilet, shower, and a 240v shaver socket. The kitchen has a 4-ring gas burner with a grill and oven, refrigerator, sink, microwave, crockery and cooking utensils, plus storage space. And not forgetting a 42” TV! Read more
We were fortunate enough to be able to spend two glorious days on the lovely Jubilee, a brand new boat designed and built by Peter Le Marchant Trust with full accessibility and for private hire. I can honestly say it was the best mini break I have experienced. Read more
A diverse range of people and skills keep the boats afloat, whether it’s crewing on day trips, preparing our seasonal events, fundraising, maintaining our award-winning gardens, marketing, providing cultural workshops, or providing mentoring for our young volunteers. If you would like to get involved, please get in touch. Read more
We are always on the lookout for new skippers. We have over 30 qualified helms all of whom comply with Maritime and Coastal Agency statutory standards. We offer a thorough induction programme and provide on-going training. If you’re already qualified, we’d also love to hear from you. Please get in touch to find out more. Read more
The interests and skills of our volunteers range far and wide, from a love of boating, to caring for people, to enjoying the camaraderie of working as a team, and lots more. There is never a dull day! Speak to us about getting involved. We’d love to hear from you. Read more