Predecessor The Waterways Trust Headquarters Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk | Type Charitable trust Region served Scotland | |
Formation 2000 (as part of The Waterways Trust
2012 (as an independent charity) 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." | ||
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.
References
Scottish Waterways Trust Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA