Our aims
We work to teach people about the Thames so that everyone can take a part in planning a healthy future for the river. We want to give people from all parts of the community the chance to get out there exploring – along the river, on the foreshore and on boats.
How we started
The Trust was set up as an educational charity in 1988 by a group of people concerned for the future of the Thames. From small beginnings, the organisation has grown, establishing itself as an expert in Thames-related matters.
Thames Discovery Programme wins National award.
The Thames Discovery Programme’s website has won a national award for it’s representation of archaeology in the media from the Council of British Archaeology. find out more here.
Support our work
Mountbatten Cards produce a beautiful series of charity Christmas Cards. You can nominate us as the charity you would like to give to and help fund the work of the trust.
Buy the cards here
What we do
We want everyone to have the chance to explore and get to know the Thames in London so we offer:
- River visits for schools, community groups and adults to investigate the Thames
- Training for teachers, youth leaders and staff of other Thames-related organisations
- Educational materials about the whole Thames Basin
- A consultancy service, offering expert advice on a range of Thames issues
We also run projects to help improve education and access to the river. For example, we have just finished a three year project to provide river visits and resources for children with special needs. We now can offer foreshore visits for children with learning difficulties, who are in wheelchairs and those who are blind or deaf. Our latest project is River For Life.
We also work with other groups along the Thames such as the Thames Education Network, the Environment Agency and the Thames Estuary Partnership to help plan a healthy future for the river.
