How IWA is organised

IWA is a charity governed by a board of trustees.

See trustees’ biographies here.

See the role of trustees here.

See how to apply to become a trustee – applications for 2026 trustees appointments close on 12th June 2026.

There are several national committees that report to the board of trustees, including:

• Canalway Cavalcade Committee
• Finance Committee
• Management Committee
• Navigation Committee – see a summary of the Committee’s recent activities
• Remuneration Committee
• Sustainability and Environment Group
• Waterway Recovery Group

The Association also has several advisory panels:

• Heritage Advisory Panel
• National Awards Panel
• Planning Advisory Panel

The members of these committees and panels are appointed by trustees, usually by approving recommendations from the committees themselves following advertisement for members.

See the full list of trustees, paid employees and current members of each national committee and advisory panel.

Several of our members give illustrated talks about the waterways – See full details here.

There are one hundred waterway videos on IWA’s You Tube site – from webinars and illustrated talks to guidance for restoration groups.