Growing Commercial Income

Although we receive a Government grant, it has gradually reduced overtime and now amounts to less than half the money we need to upkeep our waterways. That is why we work hard to optimise our commercial revenue sources to increase our own earned income.

We feel that our ability to make the most of the commercial opportunities the waterways offer whilst delivering public benefit combine to give excellent value to the taxpayer.

Visit our Business Opportunity pages to learn how we earn our commercial income through businesses such as property development and regeneration, water sales, utilities, pubs and marinas.

For more information on our financial results download the latest British Waterways Annual Report & Accounts