River Thames Boat Project

River Thames Boat Project Follow us on twitter: Our home mooring is in Kingston and the office is located in Teddington. We are well known for friendliness and camaraderie.
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River Thames Boat Project is a registered charity offering therapeutic and respite cruises, and environmental education days for Primary school children - School on the River and Eco Venturers. Beneficiaries and Volunteers come from all over Surrey and London. Our clients have included groups of :ex-servicemen, carers, children with cancer, multiple sclerosis, stroke recovery, care homes, dementia

and disabled clients and many more. We offer a safe and caring environment with volunteer crew, who are happy to go that extra mile to make trips memorable and exclusive. We have two boats. Thames Venturer, is our specially converted Dutch barge with a large upper deck offering superb views of the Thames and passing scenery. She has a spacious saloon with a galley able to provide hot and cold meals and drinks, and sleeping accommodation for up to ten passengers and four crew. A lift provides access from the main deck to the saloon for those who cannot manage the stairs, and there are two toilets and showers accessible to wheelchair users. Thames Discoverer is our new boat and is perfect for day cruises, with large panoramic windows in the saloon and a spacious front deck. This boat is also accessible to those who have mobility issues. As a charity we welcome enquiries from local organisations that wish to help us with fundraising or sponsorship.

🌊 high river levels alert! It’s always changing on the river. We’re looking forward to calmer waters for our cruises an...
19/02/2026

🌊 high river levels alert! It’s always changing on the river. We’re looking forward to calmer waters for our cruises and education days. School on the River starts again in March!

🌺 February Friends, flowers and fundraising for River Thames Boat Project! We hosted our AGM, annual Quiz Night and are ...
13/02/2026

🌺 February Friends, flowers and fundraising for River Thames Boat Project! We hosted our AGM, annual Quiz Night and are thankful for a donation from our fantastic supporters at the Rotary Club of Teddington and the Hamptons. Special time on the river is on the horizon!

Our boats are sheltering at their mooring by Canbury Gardens in Kingston. The river is running fast and high. It's wet...
06/02/2026

Our boats are sheltering at their mooring by Canbury Gardens in Kingston. The river is running fast and high. It's wet, it's grey, it's windy. BUT the days are getting longer and we're looking ahead to brighter times. We'll be springing forward to BST at the end of March and sunrise will be an hour earlier. School on the River starts again early March and our cruises will restart after Easter. Join us soon for some special time on the river!

Getting shipshape for the 2026 season on the river! There’s a lot going on behind the scenes for staff and volunteers a...
29/01/2026

Getting shipshape for the 2026 season on the river!

There’s a lot going on behind the scenes for staff and volunteers at River Thames Boat Project: TLC for our boats Thames Venturer and Thames Discoverer, plans for new activities and essential fundraising.

Join us for another season of connections on the Thames. Support, donate, or book today!

Join our community this Winter ❄️ When you Become a Friend of the River Thames Boat Project, you’re helping us bring j...
15/12/2025

Join our community this Winter ❄️

When you Become a Friend of the River Thames Boat Project, you’re helping us bring joy, connection, and calm to those who need it most — from carers finding respite, to older adults enjoying time on the water.

Friends receive our exclusive newsletter, invites to social cruises, and the satisfaction of keeping the Thames open and accessible to all 💙

👉 Become a Friend today: https://tinyurl.com/yzkj5zyn

💙 Thank you — we did it! In just over 24 hours, we’ve exceeded our Big Give fundraising target of £1,400 — and as we wri...
03/12/2025

💙 Thank you — we did it!

In just over 24 hours, we’ve exceeded our Big Give fundraising target of £1,400 — and as we write this, we’re already at an incredible 102% raised!

We are so grateful for every donation, every share, and every message of support.

Because of you, more people will experience peace, joy and connection on the Thames — from older adults on therapeutic cruises to children learning about nature for the very first time. 🌊

Although our match-funding window has now closed, you’re still very welcome to donate if you'd like to help us go even further and keep the Thames accessible to all.

💙 Donate here:

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005ACjOYAW

Thank you for making waves with us. 🚤✨

This year: 🌊 79 therapeutic cruises 🎒 48 education sessions 👩‍🏫 1,440 children learning on the river That’s what your su...
03/12/2025

This year: 🌊 79 therapeutic cruises 🎒 48 education sessions 👩‍🏫 1,440 children learning on the river That’s what your support makes possible. Help us reach even more people in our community, donate today:

https://tinyurl.com/5ata7t7y

🎉 We’re live! The Big Give Christmas Challenge starts today — and every donation this week will be doubled! Help us keep...
02/12/2025

🎉 We’re live! The Big Give Christmas Challenge starts today — and every donation this week will be doubled! Help us keep the Thames accessible to all. Last year, you helped fund hundreds of therapeutic and educational cruises — this year, we’re aiming even higher. Let’s start strong!

💙 Donate today and double your impact:

https://tinyurl.com/5ata7t7y

🎉 It’s Giving Tuesday Tomorrow! 🌊 Every donation made this week (2–9 December) will be doubled — helping us bring even m...
01/12/2025

🎉 It’s Giving Tuesday Tomorrow! 🌊

Every donation made this week (2–9 December) will be doubled — helping us bring even more people out on the Thames next year.

Your kindness keeps our boats moving and our community connected. 💙

👉 Bookmark this link: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005ACjOYAW

Established 1988, we’re providing opportunities for individuals to experience river and waterways environments, enhancing their personal, social, and educational development through our two fully wheelchair-accessible community boats.…

The River of Change starts with you. “Words can’t describe how important these cruises are for our passengers.” But your...
24/11/2025

The River of Change starts with you.

“Words can’t describe how important these cruises are for our passengers.”

But your donations can make sure they continue.

💙 From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched — doubling your impact through the Big Give Christmas Challenge!

Together, we can bring more peace, laughter, and connection to the Thames in 2026.

👉 Bookmark this link: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005ACjOYAW

“Words can’t describe how important these cruises are for our passengers.” But your donations can make sure they continu...
24/11/2025

“Words can’t describe how important these cruises are for our passengers.”

But your donations can make sure they continue.

💙 From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched — doubling your impact through the Big Give Christmas Challenge!

Together, we can bring more peace, laughter, and connection to the Thames in 2026.

👉 Bookmark this link: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005ACjOYAW

Giving Tuesday is almost here! 🎁 This year, every donation you make to the River Thames Boat Project between 2–9 Decembe...
21/11/2025

Giving Tuesday is almost here! 🎁

This year, every donation you make to the River Thames Boat Project between 2–9 December will be doubled through the Big Give Christmas Challenge! 💙

That means twice the impact — twice the joy on the water.

Help us make 2026 another year of unforgettable river moments.

👉 Bookmark this link: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005ACjOYAW

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