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The Safe Anchor Trust
Safe Anchor Trust The Trust aims to provide special needs groups with access to canals, and supports community groups who have difficulty in taking part in everyday leisure activities. Established in 1995 to support and continue the canal trips project developed by the Probation Service, by December 2001, over 12,000 passengers associated with 200 community groups had enjoyed outings on the Trust’s boats. To date, some 15,000 people from over 250 community organisations have benefited from the Trust’s work. There are three boats – the Lady Rhodes, the E Austen Johnson and the Lady Victoria – which cater for those with walking difficulties or using wheelchairs and, more recently, people with learning difficulties. No charge is made for the services provided, the Trust relying solely on voluntary contributions and donations. In 1997, the Trust entered into partnership with British Waterways (Aire and Calder Navigation) to help maintain tow-paths and improve the environment. The Trust have provided two work boats which are managed by Probation Service staff who direct and supervise people ordered by the local courts to do community service work. This project had made significant improvements to the tow-paths, increased safety and eased public access. Shepley Bridge Marina (mooring base) Events Shepley Bridge Area & Local Maps Safe Anchor Trust Trustee / Director: Mr Les Moss Tel: 01484 715572 Jane Gummer Tel: 01484 715572 Boat Base: Shepley Bridge Marina
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trip boats for people with wheelchairs