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The Swansea Community Boat will be based at the Swansea Museum Floating Exhibits,

right outside the National Waterfront Museum

What is the Swansea Community Boat project?

The Swansea Community Boat will be available for use by community groups and schools from across the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot areas. Trips will also be run for visitors to Swansea Museum and the National Waterfront Museum, to raise revenue to help cover project running costs.

The Sail Bridge at Swansea Waterfront

Our “clients” will come from schools and community groups, with a focus on the Communities First and former coalfield areas. Close links will be maintained with schools, community outreach workers, social services, and other agencies serving people with particular needs – including disabled, learning difficulties, old age, mental health, disadvantaged.

The Hafod Copper Works site at Landore

Revenue will be generated by running trips for client groups and the public. Additional income will come from donations and sponsorship through the use of the boat for hospitality events by firms, individuals and organisations.

Footbridge over river at the Liberty Stadium

Getting the project started.

	A project manager has been in post since September 2004 - funded by Swansea Compact.
	A survey of 100 community groups in the Swansea area revealed overwhelming support for the project (65 expressed a strong interest).
	A detailed Business Plan has been prepared with assistance from 'Communities Mean Business' - and it has been fully updated.
	The draft Local Interpretive Plan (LIP) for the Tawe River Navigation has gone to consultation with key partner organisations. It will soon be available for community consultation.
	Application has been made to the Big Lottery for funding to purchase a boat and employ staff to run it.
	Selected firms will be approached with an invitation to sponsor the project, in return for a package of benefits including use of the Community Boat for corporate events.
	Additional members have been co-opted onto the management committee of the Swansea Community Boat Trust.
	A membership scheme will be launched soon for people wanting to give practical support to the project.

Old barge dock at White Rock Copper Works site on the Tawe River Navigation

SWANSEA COMMUNITY BOAT TRUST

Limited Company No. 5182266. Registered Charity No. 1105536.

	To run one or more community boats for the benefit of the public in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, including disabled and disadvantaged people.
	To provide an educational resource for young people and for lifelong learning.

A boat designed for use on waterways like the Tawe River Navigation.

Nov 2007

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Postal address: SCBT, 8 Plas Cadwgan, Penllergaer, Swansea SA4 9AZ, Wales.

Last modified: Saturday, 03 November 2007