Outreach that widened access to river-based activity

City of Derry Boating Club strengthened inclusive access to water-based sport by improving its ability to introduce rowing in schools and support sustained participation beyond first contact. The case study described the club as promoting rowing for people of all ages, genders and abilities, with a pathway from introduction to skills development and on‑water experience. […]

Sustained stewardship through stronger capacity

Clady & District Angling Club strengthened its long-term stewardship role by improving the practical conditions needed to sustain volunteer-led activity across seasons. The case study framed healthy waterways as being sustained not only through policy and regulation, but through long-term community stewardship, and it described the club as an example of a local organisation that […]

Practical learning that builds stewardship and shared responsibility

“Salmon in the Classroom” is delivered as a structured school programme over six to eight weeks, embedding environmental learning into the classroom through sustained activity and responsibility and funded by the Society. The programme is delivered across multiple schools, bringing pupils together through a shared focus on rivers and the natural environment. It concludes with […]

Inclusive angling and outdoor education

Ashes to Gold is a Northern Ireland charity focused on supporting people to rebuild confidence, purpose and wellbeing through practical activity and community-based support. At its Moorbrook site near Castlerock, this work is delivered through accessible outdoor programmes centred around angling, nature and shared experience. At Moorbrook, children and young people have been able to […]