We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water.
Our research findings are showing that spending time by water, whether it be your lunchbreak, daily commute or just a weekend stroll, really does make us feel happier and healthier.
With ever increasing rates of obesity and stress and declining mental health in the UK, we believe we are uniquely placed to make a significant contribution to improving the wellbeing of millions of people. Many of the waterways we care for run through some of our country’s most deprived and multi-cultural urban communities where access to quality green space is scarce.
That’s why, at Canal & River Trust, our passionate team are working with volunteers and communities across England and Wales to transform their canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better. We know this will bring wellbeing opportunities to millions.
BCN is a leading UK Microsoft partner, helping organisations power their progress through secure, data‑led, AI‑enabled technology.
We work with forward‑thinking SMB (mid-sized) organisations to design, build, and run modern technology that delivers real outcomes — across AI, cloud, cyber security, modern workplace, and managed services.
From day‑to‑day IT support to long‑term digital and AI transformation, we connect the full Microsoft ecosystem around our clients’ people, goals, and ambition.
As a complete technology partner, we don’t just advise, we implement, manage, and continuously evolve the solutions we recommend. That means joined‑up thinking, no silos, and technology that actually works in the real world.
But technology alone doesn’t drive progress — people do. That’s why we take time to understand each organisation inside‑out, combining deep technical expertise with a people‑first approach to help our clients work smarter, innovate faster, and operate without limits.
This approach is underpinned by BCN’s Microsoft Cloud Partner status.
We hold Solution Partner designations across the Microsoft Cloud, with a growing number of Microsoft specialisations spanning AI, data, infrastructure, security and modern work. BCN was also recognised as one of the early partners to achieve the Microsoft Support Services designation, placing us among a small, highly trusted group of fewer than 40 partners globally.
For our clients, this means proven capability, direct Microsoft alignment, access to Microsoft funding programmes and incentives, and the confidence to move forward securely, strategically and at pace, with BCN acting as a trusted partner every step of the way.