What do we do?

Waterways Chaplains offers support to those who use and live on the UK waterways and canals. Chaplains are volunteers from local churches who regularly visit the waterways offering companionship and a listening ear to individuals and businesses. If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter, please enter your email address at the footer of this page.

Waterways Chaplains assissting at a foodbank

How can Chaplains help you on the waterways?

"I can’t thank you all enough and my local surgery for recommending I contact you and a higher power for helping out too. I feel very privileged to have been given the help and support I’ve received when I needed it most otherwise it could have been a very different outcome. You have categorically SAVED A LIFE! God bless you all." Boater H, Buckby Locks

Please bear with us...

Our website is currently being recreated and should be available soon. You can still contact us as normal through our 'contact us' form.

Contact Us

By giving us your location we can allocate the closet Waterways Chaplain to you. You would normally hear from us within 48 hours.

We need this information to allocate the closest Chaplain to you. Your location will not be visible at anytime or to anyone outside of the Waterways Chaplaincy. We look forward to hearing from you…

Meet The Leadership Team

Hover over the picture to see contact details for the chaplain.

Chris – National Lead
Chris – National Lead
Revd Chris Upton - National Lead Waterways Chaplain

I have been in post since July 2023 and absolutely love it! Contact email : chris.upton@waterwayschaplaincy.org.uk 07842415297

Chris – National Lead
Howie – Lead North
Howie – Lead North
Howie Pickering - Lead Waterways Chaplain- North

I serve as Pastor of a small community of faith called God’s Garage as well as being a part of Longriders Christian Motorcycle Club; both

Howie – Lead North
Mark- Lead South
Mark- Lead South
Mark Macaulay - Lead Waterways Chaplain - South

I am an ordained Baptist minister and have just taken up this new and exciting role. Contact Number : 07594868724

Mark- Lead South