CanalAbility Orders New Electric Boat to Expand Accessible Boating in Essex and Hertfordshire
Posted on: July 10, 2025
Essex-based charity CanalAbility has reached a major milestone in its mission to make the waterways more inclusive.
Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers, donors, and the National Lottery Community Fund, the charity has now placed an order for a brand new fully-electric, specially adapted and accessible canal boat.
The new boat will allow CanalAbility to offer more trips to people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, and those facing social isolation — all while reducing the charity’s environmental impact.
But the journey doesn’t stop here. CanalAbility is now appealing for further support from the local community, businesses, and funders to help equip the boat and sustain its long-term impact.
““This new electric boat will offer a quieter, cleaner experience for our clients, giving more people the opportunity to enjoy the peace and beauty of the waterways in an accessible and inclusive way. It will allow us to run more trips for those who need them most while helping us reduce our carbon footprint and champion the benefits of green technology.”
Contact us for more information at hello@canalability.org.uk, 01279 424444 or visit our website www.canalability.org.uk
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