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Help Us Keep Adventure Accessible! For 40 years, the Nancy Oldfield Trust has empowered people with disabilities and disadvantages to enjoy the freedom of the Norfolk Broads through sailing, canoeing, paddle boarding, and more. We urgently need your support to replace two specialist hoists that safely lift wheelchair users into our boats—ensuring dignity, safety, and...

Explore the Norfolk Broads This November! Looking for a peaceful escape or a unique day out? Join us at the Nancy Oldfield Trust for accessible motor cruiser trips through the stunning waterways of the Norfolk Broads. Our heated cruisers are perfect for crisp autumn days, offering: Wheelchair access with lifts Onboard kitchen & toilet facilities...

The lovely Emma Martins who visited the Trust last year has been in touch to announce a new podcast series with Headway, Norfolk & Waveney called Headpods. These are uplifting stories with our Headway Norfolk & Waveney clients who tell their journeys after an acquired brain injury (ABI).  In this series, they pair each one...

We have availability for motor cruiser trips during October on the following dates: Thursday 9th – 1.30pm to 4pm Friday 10th – 1.30pm to 4pm Tuesday 21st – 1.30pm to 4pm Thursday 23rd – 1.30pm to 4pm Friday 24th – 1.30pm to 4pm Monday 27th – 1.30pm to 4pm Tuesday 28th – 1.30pm to 4pm...

Maintenance Volunteer Needed – Keep the Trust Shipshape! DO you have practical DIY skills? Handy with tools? Passionate about supporting a charity that helps people experience the joy of boating? We’re looking for a Maintenance Volunteer to help us care for our boats and facilities year-round. Read more about this exciting opportunity, or apply here ...

Are you an experienced sailor with a passion for sharing the joy of the water? We are seeking volunteer sailors to help us deliver accessible sailing and unforgettable experiences. You’ll be at the helm of meaningful adventures—sailing, teaching, and supporting our visitors as they discover freedom and confidence on the water, under the supervision of...

🚣‍♂️ Volunteer Canoeist Wanted – Share Your Skills on the Water Location: Nancy Oldfield Trust, Neatishead, Norfolk Do you love canoeing and want to help others discover the freedom of gliding across the water? The Nancy Oldfield Trust is looking for an experienced canoeist to join our passionate volunteer team. You’ll be helping people with disabilities and disadvantages enjoy safe...

The Great Punt Run 2025: A Journey of Wind, Water, and Willpower On June 20th, 2025, the Norfolk Broads once again played host to an extraordinary feat of endurance and community spirit—the Great Punt Run, a 50-mile sailing challenge in support of the Nancy Oldfield Trust. This year’s route, starting from Norwich and finishing at Barton Broad...

  Senior Water Activities Instructor Location: Neatishead, Norfolk Hours: 4 days/week, 9:00am – 4:30pm (Mon–Fri) Salary: £14.55/hour + Pension | Potential for extension or permanent role post-October Make Waves. Change Lives. Join Our Team. Are you passionate about the water and making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a Senior Water Activities Instructor to lead inclusive, life-changing...

We are very fortunate to have been supported by Norfolk Community Foundation through Love Norfolk Fund 2025, and we want to say a huge THANK YOU!   Their support means that we will be able to help even more people experience the wonder of the Norfolk Broads, whether it is on one of our fully...