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Ty Banc Canal Group appreciates you for promoting and preserving the Neath Valley’s canal biodiversity and heritage.

Strengthening the relationship between the community and its environment.

Every tiny step we take is a leap towards a future filled with joy and community togetherness. Let’s make those small steps count!

Ty Banc Canal Group provide all the tools and support you need to get started. No prior experience is necessary and plenty of training opportunities available. Many tasks do not involve physical work, while some are outdoors and more hands-on. Any time you can give to fit around your life – weekly, monthly, or whenever you have time.

Check out the variety of activities and see how you can help make a difference in our community!

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Every person has something to give or a skill to share!

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Fundraising
Social Media
Logistics
Marketing
Administration
Designing
Bookkeeping
Grant Funding

These roles offer a variety of ways to contribute, whether you’re looking for something less physically demanding or more hands-on. Every bit of help makes a difference, and we appreciate your support in making our community a better place!

Just complete your details here

Come along to one of our weekly Saturday cleanups, meet others and enjoy the outdoors

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Litter picking
Gardening
Heritage Guide
Planting Trees
Biodiversity Guide
Repairing canal locks
Tree felling
Event Helper
Nature Guide for Younger Generations
Clearing Overgrown Vegetation

These roles offer a variety of ways to contribute, whether you’re looking for something less physically demanding or more hands-on. Every bit of help makes a difference, and we appreciate your support in making our community a better place!

Just complete your details here

Click below to find out more

Fundraising
Social Media
Logistics
Marketing
Administration
Designing
Bookkeeping
Grant Funding
Litter picking
Gardening
Heritage Guide
Planting Trees
Biodiversity Guide
Repairing Canal Locks
Tree Felling
Event Helper
Nature Guide for Younger Generations
Clearing Overgrown Vegetation
Just complete your details here

Funded by

2020 – Keep Canal Tidy
2022 – Turn2TyBanc

2021 – Biodiversity Trail

2021 – Biodiversity Trail

2021 – Community Education Partners

2021 – VSEF-First Aid Training

2023-25 Canal Recovery Project

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Fundraising
Help us raise vital funds by organising events, reaching out to potential donors, and creating innovative fundraising campaigns. Your efforts will ensure we have the resources needed to continue our work.
Social Media
Manage our social media channels by creating engaging content, responding to comments, and promoting our events. Your creativity will help us reach a wider audience and build our online community.
Logistics
Assist with the planning and coordination of our events and activities. From scheduling to managing supplies, your organisational skills will keep everything running smoothly.
Marketing
Develop and implement marketing strategies to raise awareness about our projects and events. Your ideas will help us attract more supporters and participants.
Administration
Support our team with essential office tasks such as data entry, filing, and managing correspondence. Your attention to detail will help keep our operations efficient.
Designing
Use your graphic design skills to create eye-catching materials such as posters, flyers, and social media graphics. Your designs will help us communicate our message effectively.
Bookkeeping
Assist with financial record-keeping, budgeting, and reporting. Your expertise will ensure our finances are in order and help us make informed decisions.
Grant Funding:
Research and identify potential grant opportunities, and assist in writing compelling grant proposals. Your efforts will help secure essential funding to support our projects and initiatives.
Litter Picking
Join us in keeping our public spaces clean and beautiful, not only will this improve the environment, it will also inspire others to take pride in our community.
Gardening
Maintain community gardens by planting flowers, vegetables, and herbs, promoting local food production and beautifying the area.
Heritage Guide
Provide guided tours of historical sites, sharing stories about the area’s cultural and historical significance.
Planting Trees
Improve air quality and provide wildlife habitats by planting and caring for new trees in urban and rural areas.
Biodiversity Guide
Lead tours about local wildlife and plant species, sharing knowledge about biodiversity and its protection.
Repairing Canal Locks
Help maintain and repair the locks on our canals to ensure they function properly. This hands-on activity involves cleaning, painting, and performing minor repairs, preserving these important waterways for everyone to enjoy.
Tree Felling
Assist in safely cutting down dead or hazardous trees, ensuring proper disposal.
Event Helper
Support community events by setting up, managing activities, providing information and cleaning up afterward.
Nature Guide for Younger Generations
Lead educational tours along the canal, inspiring young people to appreciate and protect biodiversity.
Clearing Overgrown Vegetation
Manage green spaces by cutting back overgrown plants and shrubs, keeping paths clear and promoting ecosystem health.