As a charity that has provided free canal trips for disadvantaged groups for over 26 years we rely heavily on financial support by our generous sponsors, and the enthusiastic fundraising by our dedicated team of volunteers.

Mr Warren J Smith, Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Councillor Joyce Bowerman, Civic Mayor of Tameside and WBro Brian Carter, representing the Grant Making Committee of the East Lancashire Masonic Charity at the launch of Community Spirit 2