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 our home page.
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
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Meet The Team
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Revd Chris Upton - National Lead Waterways Chaplain
I am a Baptist Pastor and I also work for Christians Against Poverty. Contact email : chris.upton@waterwayschaplaincy.org.uk
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
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
Lorraine Newman - Senior Waterways Chaplain - South East
I am a retired teacher and have had the privilege of serving as a Waterways Chaplain since 2012. I live with my husband Mike in a village
Mike Alexander -Senior Waterways Chaplain for North Midlands
Mike is the Senior Chaplain for the North Midlands Hub 07535138314
Steve Clarke - Senior Waterways Chaplain - Lancashire Hub
I am a Church of England priest currently serving as a non-stipend curate in the Diocese of Liverpool. I run my own small business ……
Helen Bowes- Senior Waterways Chaplain- Staffordshire
Helen lives just by the Trent and Mersey Canal in Stone, Staffordshire and can be seen daily walking her two dogs along the towpath. She
Fergus McCloghry - Senior Waterways Chaplain - Central Hub
Fergus is the Senior WWC Responsible for the Central Hub
Sallyann Ford - Senior Waterways Chaplain - East Anglia Rivers Hub
Sallyann is the Senior WWC Responsible for the East Anglia Rivers Hub. I Live in Ely and on our boat half of the time. I’m
Charles Garven - Senior Waterways Chaplain - Severn and Avon Hub
Charles is the Senior WWC Responsible for the Severn and Avon Hub.
Rev David Howling - Senior Waterways Chaplain - London Hub
David is the Senior WWC Responsible for the London Hub “I am a Baptist Minister currently serving in a pioneering context amongst leisure boaters and
Pip Sanday- Senior Waterways Chaplain - Kennet and Avon Hub 07827 348686
Pip is the Senior WWC Responsible for the Kennet & Avon Hub Pip is currently doing CMS certificate in Pioneer Mission. Wife, Mum, Grandma and
Sally Davies - Senior Waterways Chaplain - North East Hub
Sally is the Senior WWC Responsible for the North East Hub. She works at Sheffield Cathedral and also serves as a Church of England Reader.
Kenny Frost - Senior Waterways Chaplain - West Midlands Hub
Kenny Frost is the Senior WWC Responsible for the West Midlands Hub.
Mike Cadman - Senior Waterways Chaplain - Broads Hub
Mike Cadman is the Senior WWC Responsible for the Broads Hub.