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Building Dialogues

canaleric2023-05-03T17:14:00+00:00Events, Featured|

The weekend of July 10/11 we start "Building Dialogue" with talks from architects and planners about the history of the

Past Events

Past Events

canaleric2023-05-31T19:35:44+00:00Events|

Starting with our Buskers' Cafe in late 2019, we launched a series of small "house" concerts that grew and grew.

Building Dialogue

Building Dialogue

canaleric2023-05-31T19:38:16+00:00Blog|

“This Space Needs Love” pleads a colourful headline over a photo of the Westway Highway’s drab underbelly. One side

Kensal Green Cemetery

Kensal Green Cemetery

canaleric2023-04-09T18:02:36+00:00Blog|

Kensal Green Cemetery, the UK's first private cemetery, occupies the north side of the canal in North Kensington. It's

CANALSIDE EVENTS ACROSS LONDON

We are 5 years into identifying sites that cumulatively will comprise a festival trail, a floating market that — in compliance with Canal and River Trust requirements — would relocate two weeks at a time to different locations across London.

CANAL-THEMED EDUCATION

We develop our own programs, and offer subsidized use of our boat to teachers and tour guides to help children and their families understand and appreciate their canal. See video: Introduction to nautical life

VENUE RENTAL

Our cozy interior is perfect for private gatherings, work retreats, recording sessions, health & wellness programs, podcasting sessions, etc. Call to discuss rates.

See music video, Bozard – Blanket Girl.

GRANT WRITING ASSISTANCE

You don’t have to be a charity to have a great idea that merits investment, but you do have to be one to apply for most grants. We’re expert in that and welcome individuals and organisations to partner with on efforts consistent with our mission. Call to learn how we can help you achieve your funding goals.

Got an idea for how to help bring the canal and towpath to life? Let’s talk about it. Together, we can do some good.

Black and white photography courtesy of Chris Pintegne

LET’S DO GOOD

Your Canal Boat, CIC connects Londoners with London’s canals. We identify publicly owned canal side locations suitable for public gathering, and activate them with educational and cultural programming. Read more

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Building Dialogue

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Kensal Green Cemetery

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CANALSIDE EVENTS ACROSS LONDON

CANAL-THEMED EDUCATION

VENUE RENTAL

GRANT WRITING ASSISTANCE

Got an idea for how to help bring the canal and towpath to life? Let’s talk about it. Together, we can do some good.