Supporting the Canal Restoration work as part of 30 wishes pledge

4th December 2015

The Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust has been given a boost in its  work thanks Staffordshire developer Walton Homes.

The Trust contacted the family-owned business earlier this year following the announcement that as part of its 30 year anniversary celebrations, Walton Homes would be granting 30 wishes to charities, organisations and individuals across the Midlands.

Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust is a charity working to restore the Lichfield canal to its former glory to improve the environment and benefit those living in the city and tourists visiting it. As part of this, the Trust wants to install a tunnel by the end of 2018 to enable the canal to flow beneath the cross-city railway line – a project championed by David Suchet as the charity tries to raise £1,000,000 in order to carry out the work.

Amy Summerton, director of Walton Homes, said: “The Trust’s work is well-documented across Staffordshire as it tries to restore the beautiful canal to the benefit of the city, and it’s something we’re very proud to be supporting.

“All of the charity’s work is carried out and funded by volunteers, grants and donations, and as a business based in Lichfield, we wanted to provide more than a financial contribution, so in addition to the £500 donation toward their cause, we’ve also provided a working party of five people to join volunteers in carrying out their work on the project.

“The restoration programme has been going on for a number of years and will continue to do so, but I’m confident that when all of the work is completed, it will be a fantastic achievement and one that everyone in Lichfield will take pride in,” she added.

Trust Finance Director Bob Williams said: “Lots of people wish us well, but we are grateful to Walton Homes for granting their very meaningful wish of £500 to spend and sending five strong men to join us for a day’s work.”

For further information on Walton’s 30 Wishes campaign and how to register a wish, visit https://waltonhomes.co.uk/30wishes/