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How IWA is organised

IWA is a charity governed by a board of trustees.

See trustees’ biographies here.

See the role of trustees here.

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

The Association also has several advisory panels:

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 staff and current members of each committee and advisory panel.

Essex Waterways Ltd is a subsidiary company of IWA and manages the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation in Essex.  It is run by a board of directors appointed by IWA’s trustees.  The company operates independently on a non-profit making basis, but is not a charity.

IWA members are allocated into one of 33 local branches, which are grouped into eight regions, plus IWA in Scotland.

The Association’s vision, mission, position statement, values and strategic objectives are set by trustees and regularly reviewed.

Our top priority is keeping everyone safe – Read about our Health & Safety arrangements.

Learn More about IWA and the Waterways

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.

Inland Waterways Association

Local Branches

Find the nearest of our 33 local branches, and join in their activities.

Waterway Recovery Group

Our volunteers get physically involved with waterway restoration.

Essex Waterways Ltd

We manage the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation through our subsidiary company Essex Waterways Ltd

In Appreciation

Visit our pages where we celebrate the lives of recently departed supporters who left the waterways a better place.

Charity documents

Annual Report & Financial Statements for the year-ending 31st December 2023

(534.77KB)

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Articles of Association

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Complaints and Grievances