From the start of this November, I will be spending my time on the banks of Manchester’s rivers, harvesting as much rubbish as I can find a in order to build a “rubbish raft” that I will sail across Manchester floating on the very problem we’ve created. My goal is to spark conversations, inspire local action, and highlight the incredible work of The Rivers Trust and Mersey Rivers Trust in restoring our waterways.

- Raphael Holt

The rivers Trust

Rivers shape our landscapes and provide the foundations for our cities, towns and countryside. When they thrive, so do we.

Your donation will help to support grassroots conservation efforts across the UK and Ireland. It could help to create a totally new wetland, support our fight against sewage pollution, or enable us to ensure that rivers flow freely for fish.