The Baldwin Trust Celebrating 40 Years!

The Baldwin Trust was set up in 1983 to provide respite for patients on the Baldwin ward at the former Leicester Frith Hospital; 40 years later the Trust is still going strong, providing crewed narrowboat cruises for community, friends and family groups in their fully wheelchair accessible boats.

Almost 70 volunteers got together for an evening of fun at the Beedles Lake Golf Club to launch the anniversary celebrations – rope throwing, line dancing and a quiz were all part of the evening’s entertainment.

The volunteers were addressed by Richard Jayes, acting Chair, who reminded all of the very important role they play:

“Without our volunteers we would not be able to provide so many trips to such a wide variety of organisations; from Ukrainian refugees to groups of children with additional needs; so many members of our community benefit from time on the water.”

The Baldwin Trust welcomes new volunteers of all backgrounds, skills and abilities and in its 40th anniversary year, the Trust is looking to increase its volunteer numbers from 70 to 100, or more as demand for the Trust’s service is high, with many members of the community looking to benefit from time on the tranquil waters of the local river and canal system.

There are a range of volunteer opportunities available across all aspects of the Charity, from crewing or skippering the boats, to management and Trustee roles – if you have an interest in the waterways, would like to spend time outside, want to meet new people or simply learn new skills, then we would love to hear from you. Please visit www.thebaldwintrust.co.uk or email us at secretary@ baldwintrust.co.uk for more details.