Support DBA – The Barge Association
DBA is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting owners (or dreamers) on barges or other boats cruising the waterways of the UK and Europe. With your help, we can continue to provide reliable information, expert guidance, active representation with waterway authorities, and a friendly, knowledgeable community for all who share a passion for life on the waterways.
Your donation, one-off, monthly or annual — directly supports our work and helps keep DBA’s resources, forums and advocacy strong.
For more than 30 years, DBA – The Barge Association has been at the heart of the barging community across the UK and mainland Europe. From those living aboard full-time, to cruising members and barge dreamers planning their first adventure, our aim has always been the same: to support, inform and connect everyone with a passion for life on the waterways.
Your support helps us continue that mission.
Why your contribution matters
DBA is a not-for-profit organisation, run largely by volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to supporting our members. Your donation helps us to:
Every contribution helps
Whether you choose to make a one-off donation or become a monthly or annual supporter, your contribution directly helps us continue our work for the barging community.
No matter the size of your donation, it makes a meaningful difference.
Thank you for supporting DBA
Your generosity helps us protect the spirit of barging, promote safe and enjoyable cruising, and ensure that anyone—owner or dreamer—can access the advice, support and community that DBA proudly offers.
Together, we’re keeping the waterways vibrant for today’s members and future generations.