Trust seeks support to celebrate Brum 's waterways

The Canal & River Trust is seeking companies to work with to build a legacy as part of celebrating Birmingham 's waterways during the year of the Commonwealth Games.

The Trust is #GettingGamesReady in order to make sure canals provide accessible green and blue space where it 's needed most.

Businesses can get involved in a number of ways, including corporate social responsibility, where employees can contribute through volunteering, working in partnership, or sponsorship opportunities.

The Canal & River Trust are proud to have the United by Birmingham 2022 community brand - specifically for volunteering, community engagement on their canals and for plastics challenge - clearing Birmingham 's canals of harmful waste.

Enhancing the waterways are beneficial to all. Including improving people 's health and wellbeing, making them accessible to all and providing sustainable active travel routes, building mutual brand awareness near Games venues and increasing Corporate Social Responsibility.

Terry Hodgettes, business and corporate engagement partner, said: “This is just a snapshot of the work of the Trust and we would love business partners to come on board in coming months to join us to celebrate our heritage and beautiful blue waterways, as part of showcasing the West Midlands to the world and building a legacy for the future. ”

Help build communities, celebrate and nurture the history of Birmingham 's canals and create accessible green and blues spaces for all.

To find out more, contact [email protected]