We have so far had difficulty persuading Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF) that the canals are a very significant part of our heritage, especially as we have no buildings above ground. We are continuing to try to apply to this source for funding.
In the past, we have had major grants from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Manifold Trust and other specific sources. For example:
We have to find every penny in order to restore the canals. Our ‘bread and butter’ income is membership fees, regular fundraising events, our annual Grand Prize Draw and our 500 Club. These are our regular income streams, but they fall very short of what we need. Our regular income is supplemented by donations, tribute pages and legacies from …
