News & Events

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...

We are selling the follow items: Drascombe Lugger Mirror Dinghy Perception Kayak Canoe paddles SUP Paddles   Please click here for information. To come and view  please contact us to make an appointment 01692 630572, thank you.  ...

For the past five years, Mark Elson (Deputy Manager Nancy Oldfield Trust) and Humphrey Bedford-Payne of the Norwich School, have joined forces to undertake the planning and execution of sailing a Norfolk Punt from Beccles to Barton Turf, to raise money for the Trust. Mark helms the Punt and is crewed by two students from...

THIS is what we are all about – make sailing accessible to everyone. Lucy recently visited us to sail with volunteer Andrew in our RS Venture which has bucket style forward facing seats and joystick controls. This is what Lucy’s Mum had to say…. ‘It’s not easy having a person with disabilities in your family...

Due to a cancellation we have one remaining week available for a Monday to Friday break at Kenyon Bungalow. Stay with us from Monday 23rd June to Friday 27th June in our accessible bungalow which is suitable for all from large groups to couples. The accommodation sleeps 10 people and includes two half day water...