06 Nov 2020

2020 Christmas trips cancelled

Christmas update We are sad to announce that we will be unable to run our Christmas trips this year. We simply could not make it work safely for our customers and volunteers. We are so disappointed! The ...

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30 Oct 2020

Radio 2 presenter joins as a Fundraising patron

Welcome to Adam Porter! We are delighted to welcome BBC Radio 2 News Presenter, Adam Porter as a patron of our Fundraising campaign. Adam has kindly agreed to raise awareness and provide support to one of Chichester’s ...

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26 Oct 2020

Hancock & Partners support Trust fundraising campaign

Over 60 backers contribute more than £5000 It has been a fantastic start to Chichester Ship Canal Trust’s fundraising efforts. We are  raising funds to shore up the eroding banks of the canal and ensure the towpath ...

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10 Oct 2020

Over £2000 raised in a week

We’re on our way! Just a week since we launched our campaign we have received donations totaling £2065!. You have well and truly put us on our path to raise £200,000 for our 200th birthday so we can ...

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02 Oct 2020

Secure Chichester Canal foundations

£200k for the Canal’s 200th birthday in 2022 We know that people have really appreciated being easily able to access the Canal during recent restrictions, on or off the water. In common with many small charities, our ...

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28 Sep 2020

Trust AGM on 13th October at 17:30

Notice of Chichester Ship Canal Trust AGM We are inviting all Canal Trust members to attend our annual AGM. The Canal News includes the annual report and accounts for 2019 and confirmation that our AGM will be ...

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28 Sep 2020

Towpath repairs

Filling in the gaps… WSCC will be closing the towpath in 2 phases to carry out resurfacing work to the towpath/cycleway. As the towpath is a Public Right of Way, the maintenance is the Council’s responsibility and ...

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13 Sep 2020

Canal scoops major tourist award

We’re one of the top 10% of worldwide tourist attractions This year, Tripadvisor has combed through reviews, ratings and saves from travellers globally, and used that information to recognise the very best. Chichester Ship Canal Trust is ...

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13 Aug 2020
Rowing Boats

On the water

Pre-book to enjoy water activities Whether you want to be active or passive on the water, we have something to offer everyone. It seems a long time since we were able to offer water activities but finally ...

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13 Aug 2020

AGM postponement

Notice to Members In light of the current restrictions, we have taken the decision to postpone our AGM, originally scheduled for September, until Tuesday 13th October. The plan is to hold the AGM in the Canal Cafe ...

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