Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust

Who we are

Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust is a celebrated charity dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the Dudley Tunnel - a pertinent monument of Dudley’s unique waterways and subterranean heritage.

Established in the 1960s, the Trust operates the fascinating Dudley Canal & Caverns, offering immersive boat trips through a network of historic limestone mines, tunnels, and caverns that date back over 428 million years.

As custodians of this remarkable piece of the Black Country’s industrial past, the Trust provides educational tours, hosts a variety of themed events, and maintains a visitor center complete with exhibitions, a gift shop, and the delightful Gongoozler Café.

Our culture and values

We see three strategic themes for us as a business, People, Operational Confidence & Efficiency and Sustainability. All of our plans, our actions and our development will be targeted to these areas and they will guide all within the organisation.

People

Strategic Aim 1
Put our visitors at the heart of everything we do

Strategic Aim 2
Invest in our greatest assets our team.

Strategic Aim 3
Be a vibrant part of the community.

Operational Confidence & Efficiency

Strategic Aim 4
Be resilient, creative and adaptable.

Strategic Aim 5
Operate to the safest levels and be an exemplar for the underground experience.

Strategic Aim 6
Be forward looking and thinking and embrace opportunity and new ways of working.

Sustainability

Strategic Aim 7
Safeguard and engage with the unique environment we care for

Strategic Aim 8
Raise our Profile and Identity

Strategic Aim 9
Be financially aware, protect our assets and use our resources well

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

The Board of Trustees are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community